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T305 CNV

1999 Rover Sterling

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,833 mi
Last recorded146,833 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover Sterling77,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT305 CNV
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 146,833 miles

Nearside parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 15 Mar 2018 139,537 miles

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

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

Park brake efficiency only just met

Pass 1 Apr 2017 132,109 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 1 Apr 2017 132,109 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 123,623 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 9 Mar 2015 115,130 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2014 16,650 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 98,401 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 98,200 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 91,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 85,065 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 77,766 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 70,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 64,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak

front reg plate cracked

n/s headlamp lense cracked

water leak

Fail 3 Mar 2008 64,207 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

front reg plate cracked

n/s headlamp lense cracked

rear brake discs in poor condition

water leak

Pass 19 Mar 2007 62,643 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 58,864 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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T305 CNV is a 1999 Rover Sterling in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 T305 CNV, 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 T305 CNV registered?

T305 CNV is a 1999 Rover Sterling, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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