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V929 JTF

1999 Rover Sterling

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,530 mi
Last recorded72,530 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover Sterling77,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV929 JTF
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 72,530 miles

could not fully inspect the condition of front brake pads, advise a check

front flexi exhaust is corroded

nearside bumper front has been repaired

nearside rear sill is damaged

power steering pipe from reservoir damp but no positive leak

rear inner wheel arches corroding

slight run out out front and rear brakes

Fail 8 Oct 2010 72,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

could not fully inspect the condition of front brake pads, advise a check

front flexi exhaust is corroded

nearside front bumper has been repaired

nearside rear sill is damaged

power steering pipe from reservoir damp but no positive leak

rear inner wheel arches corroding

slight run out front and rear brakes

Pass 10 Sep 2009 71,473 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear sill damaged

offside front abs sensor have been repaired

Fail 10 Sep 2009 71,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear sill damaged

offside front abs sensor have been repaired

Pass 2 Oct 2007 68,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2007 68,179 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear pads appear low

rear wiper worn out

nearside rear brake disc corroded quite bad ADVISE TOO CHANGE THE PAIR

offside front tyre worn on edges 195/65/15

offside mirror outer cover missing

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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V929 JTF is a 1999 Rover Sterling in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 V929 JTF, 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 V929 JTF registered?

V929 JTF is a 1999 Rover Sterling, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V929 JTF safe to buy?

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