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V442 XOG

1999 Rover Sterling

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,224 mi
Last recorded107,224 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover Sterling77,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV442 XOG
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 107,224 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 107,070 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 105,880 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 105,880 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 96,847 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 96,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 80,085 miles

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

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

corrosion around windscreen

slight brake inbalance on front

Pass 8 Sep 2007 73,823 miles

hand brake slightly high

o/s/r shock damp

slight play in rack

very slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 26 Sep 2006 67,042 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 67,042 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 5 Oct 2005 57,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 57,471 miles

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

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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V442 XOG is a 1999 Rover Sterling in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V442 XOG, 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

How do I check the history of V442 XOG?

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What year was V442 XOG registered?

V442 XOG is a 1999 Rover Sterling, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V442 XOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V442 XOG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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