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V461 GDX

1999 Rover Sterling

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,117 mi
Last recorded104,117 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Rover Sterling77,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV461 GDX
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 104,117 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 104,014 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 100,357 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 100,356 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 94,749 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 88,229 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 88,221 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 81,998 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 78,314 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 78,275 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 71,970 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 71,964 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 66,260 miles

o/s/f cv boot perished

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2012 60,847 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 55,437 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 55,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 51,115 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 51,115 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 46,325 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 46,325 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 41,619 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 35,434 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 35,434 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 29,757 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 23,083 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 23,083 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V461 GDX is a 1999 Rover Sterling in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 V461 GDX, 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 V461 GDX registered?

V461 GDX is a 1999 Rover Sterling, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V461 GDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V461 GDX shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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