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R486 RVJ

1998 Rover Maestro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,538 mi
Last recorded70,538 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Maestro92,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 RVJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 14 Feb 2025 70,538 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 69,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 67,821 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 65,998 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 64,435 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 63,422 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 62,318 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 60,497 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 58,492 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 56,637 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 55,735 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 53,179 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 52,803 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 49,320 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 45,233 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 44,976 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 44,590 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 44,167 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 43,638 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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R486 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 R486 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 R486 RVJ?

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What year was R486 RVJ registered?

R486 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R486 RVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R486 RVJ shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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