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R445 RVJ

1998 Rover Maestro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,184 mi
Last recorded88,184 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover Maestro92,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 RVJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2008 88,184 miles

17% imbalance on front service brakes

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2007 82,799 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2007 82,799 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 77,109 miles

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

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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R445 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R445 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 R445 RVJ?

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What year was R445 RVJ registered?

R445 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R445 RVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R445 RVJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R445 RVJ have outstanding finance?

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