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V488 ABD

1999 Rover Sterling

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

249,715 mi
Last recorded249,715 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover Sterling77,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV488 ABD
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2010 249,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 240,377 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 240,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

n/s - o/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2008 227,383 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake pads and discs worn

Fail 19 Sep 2008 227,378 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake pads and discs worn

Fail 10 Sep 2008 227,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front registration plate deteriorating but still legible at time of test

fuel pipe at nearside rear beside tank heavily corroded but not leaking at time of test

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder

Pass 12 Sep 2007 204,665 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light not connected

rear number plate becoming detriorated but legible on test

Fail 11 Sep 2007 204,665 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate begining to deteriorate but legible at time of test

Pass 8 Sep 2006 180,843 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 180,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside front fog lamp broken

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside front fog light not working

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2005 155,957 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 155,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear shock absorbers damp

o/s/f tyre tread worn away on inner edge

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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V488 ABD is a 1999 Rover Sterling in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 V488 ABD, 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 V488 ABD registered?

V488 ABD is a 1999 Rover Sterling, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V488 ABD shows 12 tests with a 41.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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