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V279 EPR

1999 Rover Sterling

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,210 mi
Last recorded156,210 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2007
Typical for 1999 Rover Sterling77,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV279 EPR
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2007 156,210 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 142,707 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 142,707 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

crack front number plate

cv boots cracks

rear brake disc surface reduced by corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2005 124,554 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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V279 EPR is a 1999 Rover Sterling in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V279 EPR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V279 EPR registered?

V279 EPR is a 1999 Rover Sterling, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V279 EPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V279 EPR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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