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S560 UEW

1999 Rover Sterling

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,629 mi
Last recorded123,629 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover Sterling77,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS560 UEW
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2008 123,629 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 123,629 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 104,135 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 98,932 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 92,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

small chips in screen a zone. near side wishbone bush worn. play in steering rack. rear shockers signs of leaking.

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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S560 UEW is a 1999 Rover Sterling in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S560 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S560 UEW?

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What year was S560 UEW registered?

S560 UEW is a 1999 Rover Sterling, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S560 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S560 UEW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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