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R501 RVJ

1998 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,378 mi
Last recorded95,378 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover Maestro92,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 RVJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 95,378 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 95,273 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 87,521 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front cv gaitors are cracking

both front inner steering rack joints have slight play

offside front tyre is on 1,6 mm and is perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2010 77,955 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 75,505 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 70,093 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007
Pass 7 Apr 2006 59,074 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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R501 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R501 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 R501 RVJ registered?

R501 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R501 RVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 RVJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R501 RVJ have outstanding finance?

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