MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,388 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Rover Maestro?
Based on 31,503 MOT tests across 6,914 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R489 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R489 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 R489 RVJ?
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What year was R489 RVJ registered?
R489 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R489 RVJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R489 RVJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R489 RVJ have outstanding finance?
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