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R495 RVJ

1998 Rover Maestro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,721 mi
Last recorded114,721 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover Maestro92,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 RVJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2008 114,721 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 114,680 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2007 124,530 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 114,175 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2006 114,130 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R495 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R495 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

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What year was R495 RVJ registered?

R495 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R495 RVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R495 RVJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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