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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Rover Sterling. Check any Sterling by registration number below.

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84.4%

Avg Pass Rate

+10.1%

vs Rover Avg

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Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Rover Sterling — MOT Reliability Overview

The Rover Sterling has an average MOT pass rate of 84.4%, which is 10.1 percentage points above the Rover brand average of 74.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Sterling is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Rover Sterling, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Rover Sterling performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 32 vehicles

84.4%Good
Rover average: 74.3%
Mileage at 5yr

97k mi

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Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Rover Sterling

Rover Sterling — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Rover Sterling MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Rover Sterling?
The average MOT pass rate for the Rover Sterling is 84.4% compared to the Rover average of 74.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Rover Sterling?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Rover Sterling reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 84.4%, the Rover Sterling is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Rover Sterling?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Rover Sterling?
Typical mileage for the Rover Sterling: 97,020 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Sterling to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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