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R515 RVJ

1998 Rover Maestro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

185,988 mi
Last recorded185,988 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover Maestro92,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 RVJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 185,988 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL WEAR LIMIT

GENERAL CORROSION SHOWING UNDER VEHICLE ON MOST METAL COMPONENTS

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

THE VEHICLES LOG BOOK STATES THAT THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE CONSIDERED A KIT CAR AND SO THE EMISSIONS TEST SHOULD REFLECT THIS

WEAR SHOWING ON STEERING WHEEL

Pass 7 Aug 2013 165,213 miles

STEERING WHEEL SHOWING WEAR BUT MEETS M.O.T. CRITERIA AT THIS TIME

VEHICLE IS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION ON MANY METAL BRAKE, SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS - ALSO GENERAL OIL LEAKS FROM GEARBOX ENGINE AREA -

Pass 23 Aug 2012 144,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

PLAY IN NEARSIDE RONT TRACK ROD (INNER) JOINT BORDERLINE)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 123,495 miles

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

Oil leak

play in nearside front track rod inner bush/joint borderline with wait on vehicle

Pass 25 Aug 2010 97,774 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

condition of fuel cap seal

Pass 19 Aug 2009 67,319 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 66,649 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 28 Aug 2008 64,105 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 59,284 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 55,032 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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R515 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R515 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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What year was R515 RVJ registered?

R515 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R515 RVJ safe to buy?

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