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V825 FCB

1999 Rover Sterling

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,837 mi
Last recorded100,837 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2006
Typical for 1999 Rover Sterling77,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV825 FCB
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2006 100,837 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2006 100,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front and rear brake pads look to be half worn

front tyres wearing to edge and showing indicators

lowish efforts to rear service brakes

movement imminent to steering rack

park lever a little high on application

rear brake discs discoloured

sevice brake pedal shows small amount of insufficient reserve travel

windscreen marked

Pass 22 Oct 2005 91,369 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 91,369 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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V825 FCB is a 1999 Rover Sterling in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V825 FCB, 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 V825 FCB registered?

V825 FCB is a 1999 Rover Sterling, first registered on 22 September 1999.

Is V825 FCB safe to buy?

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