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T328 BNV

1999 Rover Sterling

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,486 mi
Last recorded131,486 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover Sterling77,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT328 BNV
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2021 131,486 miles

Brake fluid change due?

Park brake efficiency only just met.18%recorded.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear service brake efficiencies appear low.

Fail 17 Dec 2021 131,491 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Brake fluid change due?

Park brake efficiency only just met.18%recorded.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear service brake efficiencies appear low.

Fail 12 Nov 2021 131,486 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid change due?

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiencies appear low

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 125,312 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 118,008 miles

17% park brake efficiency recorded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light improvised repair (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 106,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 106,677 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 97,472 miles

Brake pipes corroded

hand brake efficiency only just met 18% recorded

Fail 20 Sep 2017 97,628 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 Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking multiple leaks rack area (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake pipes corroded

hand brake efficiency only just met 18% recorded

Pass 23 Sep 2016 85,827 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 85,824 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 73,759 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

oil leaks

top stop not working

two exhaust mounts disconnected

Pass 25 Sep 2014 60,000 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 59,959 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 47,198 miles

N/S/F anti roll bar bolt head has fouled tyre??

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 37,368 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

o/s/r tyre low pressure,rears starting to perish,appears to have been parked up long term,refer also prior fail/advise 838489772213

suspension corrosion

upper brake light n/w

Fail 5 Oct 2012 37,368 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

suspension corrosion

upper brake light n/w

Pass 29 Apr 2008 37,316 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 34,518 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 34,516 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 May 2006 32,605 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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T328 BNV is a 1999 Rover Sterling in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 T328 BNV, 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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T328 BNV is a 1999 Rover Sterling, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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