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V533 ROH

1999 Rover Sterling

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

43,814 mi
Last recorded43,814 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover Sterling77,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV533 ROH
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 43,814 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 43,814 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 43,704 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear light lense slight damage

Fail 19 Jul 2017 43,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear light lense slight damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 40,458 miles

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear light lense slight damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to front & rear suspension

Fail 23 May 2016 40,545 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to cords (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Corrosion to suspension

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 18 Nov 2014 34,870 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 34,860 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 30,314 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 29,738 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 29,738 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 28,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 28,192 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 28,188 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear bumper missing

Pass 5 Jun 2008 28,183 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 28,167 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 28,167 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear bumper missing

surface corrosion offside front & nearside front flexible brake hose ferrules

Pass 20 Mar 2006 27,932 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 26,596 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 26,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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V533 ROH is a 1999 Rover Sterling in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V533 ROH, 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 V533 ROH registered?

V533 ROH is a 1999 Rover Sterling, first registered on 14 October 1999.

Is V533 ROH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V533 ROH shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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