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R395 GSX

1997 Rover Sterling

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,486 mi
Last recorded65,486 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover Sterling86,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 GSX
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 65,486 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 May 2008 65,475 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Apr 2007 58,251 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Sterling?

Based on 8,239 MOT tests across 1,556 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
4,109
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,556
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 698
constant velocity joint gaiter split 546
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Brake pipe excessively corroded 279
parking brake recording little or no effort 248
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R395 GSX is a 1997 Rover Sterling in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Rover Sterling models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 86,940 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Sterling fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 698 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R395 GSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Sterling typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Rover Sterling is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R395 GSX registered?

R395 GSX is a 1997 Rover Sterling, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R395 GSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R395 GSX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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