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R484 RVJ

1998 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,286 mi
Last recorded42,286 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover Maestro92,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR484 RVJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2020 42,286 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 42,124 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 41,313 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 39,792 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 37,721 miles

Centre exhaust box deteriorated internally.

both rear rear wheel arch lips corroded.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 36,024 miles

both rear wheel arch lip corroded.

front exhaust down pipe joint deteriorated.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 35,456 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front exhaust down pipe deteriorated.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 34,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/r & o/s/r rear arch lip by bumber some corrossion.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,680 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some corrosion on both rear arch edges.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 32,394 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 31,381 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 30,008 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 28,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

under body very dry surface corrosion.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 26,615 miles

on v40 first reg on 31/12/19980 on v5 reg doc first reg on 01/07/1998 . non cat test carried out on vehicle. under body very dry surface corrosion.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 24,850 miles

off side rear brake lever sticking slightly.

on v40 first reg on 31/12/1998 on v5reg doc first reg on 01/07/1998 non cat test carried out on vehicle.

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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R484 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R484 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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R484 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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