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V962 POC

1999 Rover Sterling

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,065 mi
Last recorded46,065 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover Sterling77,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV962 POC
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 46,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 43,272 miles

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

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2011 39,514 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 35,936 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 35,930 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2009 35,040 miles

slight distortion and wear to offside rear tyre noted

Pass 14 Jan 2008 33,091 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 30,168 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 30,168 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V962 POC is a 1999 Rover Sterling in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V962 POC, 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 V962 POC registered?

V962 POC is a 1999 Rover Sterling, first registered on 15 November 1999.

Is V962 POC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V962 POC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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