MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,060 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
coolant low on water
rear number plate deteriorated.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to nearside rear disc edge
slight play in nearside front top inner arm bush
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to nearside rear disc edge
slight play in nearside front top inner arm bush
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Slight play in steering rack
How Reliable is the Rover Sterling?
Based on 8,239 MOT tests across 1,556 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V86 GBL is a 1999 Rover Sterling in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 V86 GBL, 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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V86 GBL is a 1999 Rover Sterling, first registered on 2 September 1999.
Is V86 GBL safe to buy?
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