MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,031 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
near side of steeing rack oily.
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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