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BCZ 4959

1996 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,940 mi
Last recorded64,940 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover Maestro56,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 4959
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2008 64,940 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front and offside rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Pass 13 Nov 2007 64,400 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 63,600 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls splitting

Pass 11 Nov 2005 58,643 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Maestro?

Based on 31,503 MOT tests across 6,914 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,348
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
6,914
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,111
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,685
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,770
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,434
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,378
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BCZ 4959 is a 1996 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Rover Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 56,008 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Maestro fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BCZ 4959, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Maestro typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Rover Maestro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BCZ 4959 registered?

BCZ 4959 is a 1996 Rover Maestro, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is BCZ 4959 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCZ 4959 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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