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R800 WDR

1999 Rover Sterling

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,873 mi
Last recorded52,873 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover Sterling77,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR800 WDR
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 52,873 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 52,858 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 42,604 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 40,029 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 40,006 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 37,337 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 34,962 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 30,194 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 26,365 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 23,459 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 23,459 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R800 WDR is a 1999 Rover Sterling in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R800 WDR, 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 R800 WDR registered?

R800 WDR is a 1999 Rover Sterling, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is R800 WDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R800 WDR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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