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T702 CER

1999 Rover Sterling

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,279 mi
Last recorded95,279 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover Sterling77,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT702 CER
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 95,279 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 94,672 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 93,595 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 93,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 91,883 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (in clips) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wiper split on ends but still clearing effectively

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wiper split on ends but still clearing effectively

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both sills slight corrosion

chip in windscreen o/s/f lower

general underbody corrosion

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 13 Jun 2017 89,460 miles

ABS activated on rear brakes on roller brake test

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

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall cracking perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear coming out of sill (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 89,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear coming out of sill (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

ABS activated on rear brakes on roller brake test

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall cracking perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear coming out of sill (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 87,216 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 87,186 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

suspension corroded

Fail 26 May 2015 87,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

suspension corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 85,740 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 May 2014 85,737 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2013 83,258 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 28 May 2012 81,653 miles

Bothside rear brake discs pitted.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 May 2011 81,311 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 May 2011 81,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2010 78,907 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

foot brake travel could be better

Fail 18 May 2010 78,907 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

foot brake travel could be better

Pass 1 Jun 2009 75,221 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers front fog lamp inop

foot brake travel could be better

Fail 1 Jun 2009 75,221 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers front fog lamp inop

foot brake travel could be better

Pass 21 May 2008 71,513 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 71,513 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

both c.v gaitors cracked

unable to see brake pads

Pass 15 Jun 2007 66,490 miles

unable to see brake pads †front exhaust mount corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2006 56,262 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low

handbrake travel high

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

unable to see brake pads

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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T702 CER is a 1999 Rover Sterling in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 T702 CER, 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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T702 CER is a 1999 Rover Sterling, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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