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Rover Sterling

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,497 cc

S65 HKPMOT history

S65 HKP is a blue petrol Rover Sterling first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 109,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
109,209 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S65 HKP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Sterling
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S65 HKP was last recorded at 109,209 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
108,547 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
662 miles
Average per year
2,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,209 miles
  • 2024 – 108,547 miles
  • 2023 – 108,060 miles
  • 2020 – 106,624 miles
  • 2019 – 103,536 miles
  • 2018 – 98,780 miles
  • 2017 – 95,395 miles
  • 2016 – 91,157 miles
  • 2015 – 86,443 miles
  • 2014 – 83,918 miles
  • 2013 – 81,430 miles
  • 2012 – 78,768 miles
  • 2011 – 75,663 miles
  • 2010 – 70,630 miles
  • 2009 – 66,826 miles
  • 2008 – 62,694 miles
  • 2007 – 59,578 miles
  • 2006 – 55,730 miles
  • 2005 – 52,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,209 miles
  • AdvisoryCovers impede parts of the inspection.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,209 miles (+662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    109,209 miles
    Test number
    759203371007
    • AdvisoryCovers impede parts of the inspection.
  2. Pass108,547 miles (+487)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    108,547 miles
    Test number
    390525948182
    • AdvisoryCovers impede parts of the inspection.
    • AdvisoryNearside front anti-roll bar link bushes worn.
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension upper ball joint gaiter perishing.
    • AdvisoryOffside front ABS reluctor ring heavily corroded.
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front suspension lower ball joint.
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside of steering rack.
  3. Pass108,060 miles (+1,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    108,060 miles
    Test number
    261249770714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass106,624 miles (+3,088)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    106,624 miles
    Test number
    588062336366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,536 miles (+4,756)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    103,536 miles
    Test number
    419582593479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass98,780 miles (+3,385)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    98,780 miles
    Test number
    207173233507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,395 miles (+4,238)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    95,395 miles
    Test number
    368344008297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,157 miles (+4,714)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    91,157 miles
    Test number
    149084283043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,443 miles (+2,525)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    86,443 miles
    Test number
    959215590034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,918 miles (+2,488)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    83,918 miles
    Test number
    898253934216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,430 miles (+2,662)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    81,430 miles
    Test number
    125527523217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,768 miles (+3,105)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    78,768 miles
    Test number
    458211142259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,663 miles (+5,033)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    75,663 miles
    Test number
    249320731205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,630 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    70,630 miles
    Test number
    324131730255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  15. Fail70,630 miles (+3,804)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,630 miles
    Test number
    861361030208
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
  16. Pass66,826 miles (+4,132)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    66,826 miles
    Test number
    393510039214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,694 miles (+3,116)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    62,694 miles
    Test number
    212428328242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,578 miles (+3,848)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    59,578 miles
    Test number
    591035637254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,730 miles (+3,191)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    55,730 miles
    Test number
    134134236203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,539 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    52,539 miles
    Test number
    834182645250
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about S65 HKP

Does S65 HKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S65 HKP is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S65 HKP?
The MOT on S65 HKP is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S65 HKP done?
S65 HKP was recorded at 109,209 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 2,799 miles a year.
Has S65 HKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S65 HKP has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2010.
Has the mileage on S65 HKP 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 S65 HKP find?
S65 HKP passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: covers impede parts of the inspection..

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