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R346 RVJ

1998 Rover Maestro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

825,066 mi
Last recorded825,066 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover Maestro92,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 RVJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 825,066 miles

Oil leak

o/s + n/s rear wheel arches starting to look rough

o/s rear door not opening from outside

rear number plate starting to look disfigured

Fail 19 Oct 2011 82,464 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s + n/s rear wheel arches starting to look rough

o/s front brake pipe looking corroded

o/s rear door not opening from outside

rear number plate starting to look disfigured

Pass 21 Oct 2010 76,990 miles

Oil leak

front brake pipes showing signs of corrsion

n/s steering rack boot deteriorated

o/s rear door not opening from outside

rear number plate starting to look faded

Pass 23 Oct 2009 70,371 miles

Oil leak

front + rear number plates looking disfigured

o/s rear door handle broken

Pass 1 Oct 2008 63,697 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 57,737 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 57,737 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 51,812 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 51,809 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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R346 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R346 RVJ, 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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What year was R346 RVJ registered?

R346 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R346 RVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R346 RVJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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