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S139 BHJ

1999 Rover Sterling

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,070 mi
Last recorded138,070 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover Sterling77,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS139 BHJ
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 138,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 137,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 136,622 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 135,941 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 135,938 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 135,079 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 135,079 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 132,784 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 122,436 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 112,587 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 101,075 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 87,406 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 76,273 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 62,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust system rattles and is badly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2006 52,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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S139 BHJ is a 1999 Rover Sterling in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1999 Rover Sterling models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 77,998 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 S139 BHJ, 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 27 years old, this Rover Sterling is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S139 BHJ registered?

S139 BHJ is a 1999 Rover Sterling, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S139 BHJ safe to buy?

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