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R504 RVJ

1998 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,322 mi
Last recorded172,322 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover Maestro92,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR504 RVJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 172,322 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 165,242 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 165,242 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 157,680 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 150,244 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 150,244 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 136,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 136,595 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 120,666 miles

Advise some play inner rack joints. †Advise travel handbrake & shoes noisy. †Advise some play wiper linkage.

Fail 5 Jul 2006 120,666 miles

Advise some play inner rack joints. †Advise travel handbrake & shoes noisy. †Advise some play wiper linkage.

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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R504 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R504 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 R504 RVJ registered?

R504 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R504 RVJ safe to buy?

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