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MOT History from tests of petrol ROVER STERLINGs year 1997

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mot history
Pass percent:52.25%
(The average a petrol ROVER STERLING year 1997 passes without issue)
Based on:601 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|81
Headlamp aim out of alignment54
Brake pipe excessively corroded44
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault41
Registration plate lamp issues33
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|24
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|19
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|19
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|18
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|15
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|13
Registration plate issues12
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|11
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|11
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|11
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|9
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|9
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|9
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|9
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|8
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|8
Brakes imbalanced across an axle8
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|7
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|7
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|6
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|5
Emissions not tested |7.0|5
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Rear brake binding5
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|4
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b|3
Windscreen has damage3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|3
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.D.1|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure |3.1.4b|2
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c|1
Fuel pipe excessively damaged |7.2.2|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |5.2.6|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Front brake application uneven1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2f|1
Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels |3.1.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL HOLED |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL HOLED |7.1.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT |6.1.7 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Centre Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly |1.4.C.2|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% |1.2.1c|1
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i|1
Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Centre Front Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Centre Upper Stop lamp does not face the rear |1.2.1a|1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Steering retaining device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire filler neck |6.1.3 |b| |ii||1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Emissions not tested |8.2.1.2 |d||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.D.1|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b|1
Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1

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