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T19 GCS

1999 Rover Sterling

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,168 mi
Last recorded153,168 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Rover Sterling77,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT19 GCS
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 153,168 miles

slight seepge from power steerig

Fail 23 Jan 2020 153,163 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested oil pressure light came on and remained on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking side of fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed by corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

coolant level below min

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

power steering pump noisey in operation

Pass 24 Jan 2019 148,771 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 142,191 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 142,191 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 134,907 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 127,366 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 118,068 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

coolant leak expansion tank

Pass 30 Jan 2014 110,288 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 110,240 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 101,859 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 96,049 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 89,812 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 84,214 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 78,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 72,930 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 69,280 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 65,384 miles

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

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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T19 GCS is a 1999 Rover Sterling in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T19 GCS, 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 T19 GCS registered?

T19 GCS is a 1999 Rover Sterling, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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