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V678 SOB

1999 Rover Sterling

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,586 mi
Last recorded70,586 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover Sterling77,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV678 SOB
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2009 70,586 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 70,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 65,651 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake travel high but not on stop

Pass 5 Nov 2008 65,651 miles

hand brake travel high but not on stop

Pass 30 Aug 2007 60,476 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2006 55,831 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 52,774 miles

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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V678 SOB is a 1999 Rover Sterling in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V678 SOB, 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 V678 SOB registered?

V678 SOB is a 1999 Rover Sterling, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V678 SOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V678 SOB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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