MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,777 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Rover Sterling?
Based on 8,239 MOT tests across 1,556 vehicles.
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S488 UEW is a 1999 Rover Sterling in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S488 UEW, 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.
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What year was S488 UEW registered?
S488 UEW is a 1999 Rover Sterling, first registered on 12 January 1999.
Is S488 UEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S488 UEW 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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