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T858 AJB

1999 Rover Sterling

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,546 mi
Last recorded66,546 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover Sterling77,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT858 AJB
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 66,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 60,752 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

bolt missing from front towing eye crossmember

rear braking effort

slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 28 Feb 2011 60,751 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

bolt missing from front towing eye crossmember

rear braking effort

slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 13 Oct 2010 59,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 59,282 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 52,032 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 52,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 45,104 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 37,876 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 37,875 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 33,988 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 33,988 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T858 AJB is a 1999 Rover Sterling in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 T858 AJB, 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 T858 AJB registered?

T858 AJB is a 1999 Rover Sterling, first registered on 8 March 1999.

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