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R516 RVJ

1998 Rover Maestro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,445 mi
Last recorded92,445 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover Maestro92,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 RVJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 92,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake binding

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering stiff

Pass 9 Jan 2020 92,440 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel binding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering stiff

Pass 18 Dec 2018 92,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear wheel binding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front head lamps misting

Pass 15 Dec 2017 92,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

both head lamps misting

Fail 15 Dec 2017 921,397 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

both head lamps misting

Pass 6 Jan 2017 92,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2015 92,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 92,222 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all steel brake pipes corroded

both front head light beam images poor

slight blow on front pipe

Pass 6 Jan 2014 92,159 miles

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

Handbrake cable outter casing corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2013 91,602 miles

Handbrake cable casing corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2013 91,602 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Handbrake cable casing corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2011 82,088 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

both front steel brake pipes to flexi hoses starting to perrish

Pass 5 Jan 2011 72,066 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 60,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 60,726 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 46,902 miles

Advise both wiper blades split.

Fail 6 Jan 2009 46,756 miles

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

Advise both wiper blades split.

Pass 14 Dec 2007 35,743 miles

offside rear door cannot be opened

Pass 11 Jan 2007 26,410 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 18,968 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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R516 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R516 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 R516 RVJ registered?

R516 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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