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R436 RVJ

1998 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,905 mi
Last recorded126,905 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover Maestro92,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 RVJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 126,905 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 126,905 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 122,666 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 118,115 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 118,115 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 111,868 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 111,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 100,989 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 100,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 90,149 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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R436 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R436 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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How do I check the history of R436 RVJ?

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What year was R436 RVJ registered?

R436 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R436 RVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R436 RVJ shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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