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R851 YVC

1997 Rover Sterling

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,348 mi
Last recorded101,348 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover Sterling86,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 YVC
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2007 101,348 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 90,868 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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R851 YVC is a 1997 Rover Sterling in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R851 YVC, 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 R851 YVC registered?

R851 YVC is a 1997 Rover Sterling, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R851 YVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R851 YVC shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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