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H3 ARD

1998 Rover Maestro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

42,419 mi
Last recorded42,419 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover Maestro92,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 ARD
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 42,419 miles

Front calapers too stiff

Fail 16 Oct 2015 42,419 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front calapers too stiff

Pass 14 Oct 2014 41,785 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 41,202 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 41,219 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 41,219 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2012 40,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear archs rusting badly but outside of prescribed area

number 2 injector slightly blowing

Pass 13 Oct 2011 39,411 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

injector seals leaking

Fail 12 Oct 2011 39,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

injector seals leaking

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2010 38,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2010 38,231 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,139 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 37,139 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 36,075 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 34,197 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 34,197 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,660 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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H3 ARD is a 1998 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1998 Rover Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 92,352 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H3 ARD, 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 28 years old, this Rover Maestro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H3 ARD is a 1998 Rover Maestro, first registered on 21 October 1998.

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