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V331 PKK

1999 Rover Sterling

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,954 mi
Last recorded36,954 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover Sterling77,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV331 PKK
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 36,954 miles

slight play nearside front top suspension bush

Fail 24 Sep 2008 36,900 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play nearside front top suspension bush

Pass 13 Sep 2007 30,660 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 30,660 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 25,206 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 20,554 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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V331 PKK is a 1999 Rover Sterling in Red 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 V331 PKK, 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 V331 PKK registered?

V331 PKK is a 1999 Rover Sterling, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V331 PKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V331 PKK 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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