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V335 PJW

1999 Rover Sterling

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,753 mi
Last recorded110,753 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover Sterling77,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV335 PJW
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 110,753 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 107,582 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 104,722 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 101,452 miles

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

o/s outer sill slightly coroded at rear

Pass 25 Jun 2013 97,543 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 93,807 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 89,048 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 81,926 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 79,511 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 79,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 78,272 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 78,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 74,050 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 74,050 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 69,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre misshaped

Pass 19 Aug 2005 60,774 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 60,774 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

uneven wear to nearside rear tyre

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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V335 PJW is a 1999 Rover Sterling in Silver 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 V335 PJW, 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 V335 PJW registered?

V335 PJW is a 1999 Rover Sterling, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V335 PJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V335 PJW 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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