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Rover Sterling

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,497 cc

R489 BWLMOT history

R489 BWL is a green petrol Rover Sterling first used on 5 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 96,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2024
Mileage
96,663 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,572 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R489 BWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Sterling
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
5 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R489 BWL was last recorded at 96,663 miles on 20 Dec 2023, 2,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
94,012 miles · 16 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2,651 miles
Average per year
2,572 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 96,663 miles
  • 2022 – 94,012 miles
  • 2021 – 92,181 miles
  • 2020 – 88,886 miles
  • 2019 – 87,431 miles
  • 2018 – 86,818 miles
  • 2017 – 84,164 miles
  • 2016 – 81,472 miles
  • 2015 – 78,002 miles
  • 2014 – 72,570 miles
  • 2013 – 69,203 miles
  • 2012 – 67,718 miles
  • 2011 – 66,376 miles
  • 2010 – 64,884 miles
  • 2009 – 62,057 miles
  • 2008 – 60,203 miles
  • 2007 – 57,296 miles
  • 2006 – 52,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,663 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    96,663 miles
    Test number
    251017397342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail96,663 miles (+2,651)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,663 miles
    Test number
    904554434637
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass94,012 miles (+1,831)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    94,012 miles
    Test number
    261403441627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,181 miles (+3,295)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    92,181 miles
    Test number
    708977308137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,886 miles (+1,455)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    88,886 miles
    Test number
    949236609532
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass87,431 miles (+613)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,431 miles
    Test number
    862963609238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,818 miles (+2,654)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    86,818 miles
    Test number
    341951769883
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass84,164 miles (+2,692)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    84,164 miles
    Test number
    609090275688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    81,472 miles
    Test number
    553056524294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail81,472 miles (+3,470)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,472 miles
    Test number
    480185348867
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass78,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    78,002 miles
    Test number
    574338013448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,002 miles (+5,432)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,002 miles
    Test number
    795656202761
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass72,570 miles (+3,367)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    72,570 miles
    Test number
    458933224437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,203 miles (+1,485)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    69,203 miles
    Test number
    286424823311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front outer CV boots starting to perish
    • NoteVery slight play in O/S/F top suspension arm bush

  15. Pass67,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    67,718 miles
    Test number
    116737012349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,718 miles (+1,342)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,718 miles
    Test number
    396087912333
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass66,376 miles (+1,492)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    66,376 miles
    Test number
    775220421356
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass64,884 miles (+2,827)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    64,884 miles
    Test number
    481639820335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,057 miles (+1,854)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    62,057 miles
    Test number
    403331329493
    • NoteOSF HEADLIGHT SMALL CHIP

  20. Pass60,203 miles (+2,907)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    60,203 miles
    Test number
    434586728384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,296 miles (+4,607)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    57,296 miles
    Test number
    193796927377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,689 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    52,689 miles
    Test number
    493618316331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about R489 BWL

Does R489 BWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R489 BWL expired on 19 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R489 BWL?
The MOT on R489 BWL expired on 19 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R489 BWL done?
R489 BWL was recorded at 96,663 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2023, an average of 2,572 miles a year.
Has R489 BWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R489 BWL has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on R489 BWL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R489 BWL find?
R489 BWL passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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