Rover Sterling
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,497 cc
T800 RVRMOT history
T800 RVR is a blue petrol Rover Sterling first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 116,868 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 116,868 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,818 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T800 RVR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Sterling
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T800 RVR was last recorded at 116,868 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 2,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 Dec 2009: 53,024 miles, lower than 153,024 miles on 18 Dec 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 114,074 miles · 15 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,794 miles
- Average per year
- 3,818 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,868 miles
- 2025 – 114,074 miles
- 2024 – 109,703 miles
- 2022 – 106,367 miles
- 2021 – 103,463 miles
- 2020 – 100,413 miles
- 2019 – 98,580 miles
- 2018 – 92,045 miles
- 2016 – 85,772 miles
- 2015 – 80,476 miles
- 2014 – 76,267 miles
- 2013 – 71,836 miles
- 2012 – 59,753 miles
- 2010 – 55,356 miles
- 2009 – 53,024 miles
- 2008 – 50,573 miles
- 2007 – 46,893 miles
- 2006 – 43,013 miles
- 2005 – 38,650 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,868 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,868 miles (+2,794)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 116,868 miles
- Test number
- 884960696826
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass114,074 miles (+4,371)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 114,074 miles
- Test number
- 684361502399
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake (1.1.15 (a))
Pass109,703 miles (+52)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 109,703 miles
- Test number
- 669057310588
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,651 miles (+3,284)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,651 miles
- Test number
- 170686685403
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass106,367 miles (+62)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 106,367 miles
- Test number
- 482112406376
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail106,305 miles (+49)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,305 miles
- Test number
- 342175119292
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail106,256 miles (+2,793)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,256 miles
- Test number
- 221063307318
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass103,463 miles (+3,050)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 103,463 miles
- Test number
- 542510812947
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all near steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass100,413 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 100,413 miles
- Test number
- 917864114119
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail100,413 miles (+1,833)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,413 miles
- Test number
- 106948922205
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass98,580 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 98,580 miles
- Test number
- 153821072555
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,580 miles (+6,535)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,580 miles
- Test number
- 222472381906
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass92,045 miles (+6,273)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 92,045 miles
- Test number
- 140530492185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,772 miles (+5,296)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 85,772 miles
- Test number
- 678447630281
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass80,476 miles (+4,209)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 80,476 miles
- Test number
- 145447245086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,267 miles (+4,431)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 76,267 miles
- Test number
- 365051424008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,836 miles (+20)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 71,836 miles
- Test number
- 145533123036
- NoteOil leak
Fail71,816 miles (+12,063)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,816 miles
- Test number
- 805394113022
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass59,753 miles (+4,397)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 59,753 miles
- Test number
- 846223612088
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass55,356 miles (+2,332)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 55,356 miles
- Test number
- 674245250353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,024 miles (-100,000)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 53,024 miles
- Test number
- 630273359334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,024 miles (+102,451)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,024 miles
- Test number
- 501872459395
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass50,573 miles (+3,680)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 50,573 miles
- Test number
- 202285548347
- AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on shoulders.
- NoteFront no plate cracked.
Pass46,893 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 46,893 miles
- Test number
- 703993157389
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront no plate cracked.
Fail46,893 miles (+3,880)1 failure5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,893 miles
- Test number
- 414153757331
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront no plate cracked.
Pass43,013 miles (+4,363)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 43,013 miles
- Test number
- 522212856313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,650 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 38,650 miles
- Test number
- 692147455335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,650 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,650 miles
- Test number
- 174506455373
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Questions about T800 RVR
- Does T800 RVR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T800 RVR is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T800 RVR?
- The MOT on T800 RVR is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T800 RVR done?
- T800 RVR was recorded at 116,868 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 3,818 miles a year.
- Has T800 RVR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T800 RVR has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on T800 RVR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Dec 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T800 RVR find?
- T800 RVR passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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