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R395 RVJ

1998 Rover Maestro

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,557 mi
Last recorded104,557 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover Maestro92,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 RVJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 104,557 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 103,818 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 102,615 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 102,615 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 100,484 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 97,409 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 95,705 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 94,731 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 17 Sep 2008 93,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/r outer side n/w

Pass 17 Sep 2008 93,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r outer side n/w

Pass 17 Sep 2007 89,603 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 83,971 miles

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

n/s/mirror has small crack in lens

Pass 21 Jul 2005 79,899 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R395 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R395 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R395 RVJ?

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What year was R395 RVJ registered?

R395 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R395 RVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R395 RVJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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