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R429 RVJ

1998 Rover Maestro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

96,752 mi
Last recorded96,752 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Maestro92,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR429 RVJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 96,752 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 95,647 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 95,647 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 93,656 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 92,368 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 90,980 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 89,858 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 88,258 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 88,258 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 86,061 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 78,719 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 78,650 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres stepped slightly

Pass 27 May 2014 77,328 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres stepped

Pass 31 May 2013 75,675 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 73,522 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 70,416 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 67,645 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 63,918 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 60,161 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 55,174 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 49,806 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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R429 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R429 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 R429 RVJ registered?

R429 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R429 RVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R429 RVJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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