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V73 FDY

1999 Rover Sterling

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2007
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

135,031 mi
Last recorded135,031 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover Sterling77,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV73 FDY
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2008 135,031 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chip in windscreen

damp around power steering fluid resevoir

front registration plate damaged

play in steering rack

Pass 13 Nov 2006 129,620 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 129,620 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

near side of steeing rack oily.

Fail 10 Oct 2006 129,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

BOTH FRONT UPPER ARM INNER BUSHES END FLOAT ON LIMIT.

PLAY IN STEERING RACK ON LIMIT.

both front anti roll bar link bushes soft (near to limit)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 123,288 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 123,288 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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V73 FDY is a 1999 Rover Sterling in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 V73 FDY, 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 V73 FDY registered?

V73 FDY is a 1999 Rover Sterling, first registered on 14 September 1999.

Is V73 FDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V73 FDY shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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