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R485 RVJ

1998 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

96,634 mi
Last recorded96,634 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover Maestro92,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 RVJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 96,634 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 93,490 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front lower arms under sealed

parking brake just met min requiment

Fail 1 Jul 2020 93,477 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake just met min requiment

Pass 6 Mar 2019 88,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 88,508 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 79,933 miles

under floor slight corrosion starting

Pass 14 Feb 2017 70,772 miles

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 5 Mar 2016 62,977 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 59,928 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 59,928 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 59,398 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Fail 25 Jun 2014 59,398 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

wheel covers fitted, wheel nuts not checked

Pass 28 Jun 2013 57,014 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2013 57,014 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2012 54,233 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 54,233 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 51,509 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 48,564 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 48,564 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 45,671 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 42,537 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 39,395 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 35,710 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 31,988 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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R485 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R485 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 R485 RVJ registered?

R485 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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