£3,800 (Est: £4,000 - £5,000)
1999 ROVER 825 STERLING
Mathewsons • UK • 5 Feb 2026
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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£3,800 (Est: £4,000 - £5,000)
1999 ROVER 825 STERLING
UK • 5 Feb 2026 • Lot 516
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1999 Rover 825 Sterling coupe is a rare, special-order model with a manual gearbox, one of only around 70 produced. It's in beautiful condition with excellent paintwork and unmarked alloys, boasting a recent service including cambelts and water pump, along with a fresh MOT.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in beautiful condition, with excellent paintwork and unmarked alloys, suggesting a high level of care and maintenance. While not perfect, the minor signs of use would not be noticeable without close inspection. The description notes it has a fresh advisory free MOT, new headlining and a recent service, including notorious kv6 cambelts and water pump.
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88,000 miles
V43 NUA
1999
Auction
Manual
RHD
United Kingdom
£3,800 (Est: £4,000 - £5,000)
1999 ROVER 825 STERLING
Mathewsons • UK • 5 Feb 2026
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
Make: ROVER Model: 825 STERLING Registration: V43 NUA
Engine Size (cc): 2497 Transmission: 5 Speed Manual Petrol Current Speedometer Reading: 88,000 Year of Manufacture: 1999 Date First Registered: 29/09/1999 MOT Expiry Date: 15/12/2026 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Tuesday 3 February 2026
Price Analysis vs Other Sterlings
£800
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,000
Median Price (Since 2020)
£4,800
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sterling Sales
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 15th Dec 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
88,353 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 21st Nov 2025, 88,353 miles
Failed
On 20th Nov 2025, 88,348 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Passed
On 16th Dec 2024, 84,908 miles
Failed
On 30th Nov 2024, 84,899 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Advisory:
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- underside covered in underseal
- Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MOT Mileage Trend
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