1987 Rover Sterling 2.5L Petrol · BEN 218
1987 Rover Sterling (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1987. Recorded mileage 98,084 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER STERLING
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/02/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,084 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2494cc
BEN 218 Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2023
- 98,084 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BEN 218 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1987 Rover Sterling (BEN 218) between February 2023 and February 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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