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T380 ATF

1999 Rover Sterling

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,328 mi
Last recorded75,328 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Sterling77,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT380 ATF
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 75,328 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 73,641 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 73,624 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 69,320 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Feb 2022 65,051 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Park brake little reserve travel

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 61,889 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 61,887 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 58,824 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 58,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster not connected (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster not connected (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

CV boots deteriorated

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 55,733 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2016 55,591 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 55,587 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2008 51,763 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system rusty in places

handbrake travel more than usual

Fail 30 Apr 2008 51,746 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system rusty in places

handbrake travel more than usual

Pass 30 Mar 2007 46,841 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 39,119 miles

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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T380 ATF is a 1999 Rover Sterling in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T380 ATF, 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 T380 ATF registered?

T380 ATF is a 1999 Rover Sterling, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T380 ATF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T380 ATF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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