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T602 LNV

1999 Rover Sterling

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,994 mi
Last recorded60,994 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover Sterling77,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT602 LNV
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 60,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 60,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 59,948 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 59,948 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 58,801 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 58,801 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 56,974 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 56,089 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 56,089 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 55,153 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 55,153 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 54,013 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 54,013 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 52,589 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 49,100 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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T602 LNV is a 1999 Rover Sterling in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T602 LNV, 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 T602 LNV registered?

T602 LNV is a 1999 Rover Sterling, first registered on 18 June 1999.

Is T602 LNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T602 LNV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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