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V195 GRF

1999 Rover Sterling

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

34,007 mi
Last recorded34,007 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover Sterling77,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV195 GRF
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 34,007 miles

slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 5 Sep 2018 34,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 22 Sep 2017 33,965 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 33,867 miles

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

slight fluid leak from power steering

some insecurity of battery

Fail 5 Sep 2016 33,843 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

slight fluid leak from power steering

some insecurity of battery

Pass 8 Sep 2015 33,687 miles

some insecurity of the battery

very slight leak on the steering rack

Pass 5 Sep 2014 33,581 miles

slight fluid leak on steering rack

some insecurity of battery

Fail 27 Sep 2013 33,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust at rear appears weak

parking brake travel will soon req adjustment

Pass 27 Sep 2013 33,419 miles

exhaust at rear appears weak

parking brake travel will soon req adjustment

Pass 18 Sep 2012 32,713 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 32,293 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,813 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 29,542 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 29,542 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,557 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 26,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 25,019 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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V195 GRF is a 1999 Rover Sterling in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V195 GRF, 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 V195 GRF registered?

V195 GRF is a 1999 Rover Sterling, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V195 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V195 GRF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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