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T448 RJE

1999 Rover Sterling

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,896 mi
Last recorded119,896 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover Sterling77,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT448 RJE
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 119,896 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 111,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 111,795 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 111,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rack to track rod joint has slight free play.

Pass 9 Nov 2006 109,664 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 102,923 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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T448 RJE is a 1999 Rover Sterling in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 T448 RJE, 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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How do I check the history of T448 RJE?

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What year was T448 RJE registered?

T448 RJE is a 1999 Rover Sterling, first registered on 15 March 1999.

Is T448 RJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T448 RJE shows 6 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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