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T951 OEO

1999 Rover Sterling

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,256 mi
Last recorded120,256 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover Sterling77,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT951 OEO
MakeRover
ModelSterling
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2010 120,256 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 115,301 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 115,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 104,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 91,102 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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T951 OEO is a 1999 Rover Sterling in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T951 OEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T951 OEO registered?

T951 OEO is a 1999 Rover Sterling, first registered on 18 March 1999.

Is T951 OEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T951 OEO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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