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R517 RVJ

1998 Rover Maestro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,030 mi
Last recorded113,030 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover Maestro92,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 RVJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 113,030 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear exhaust holed

Fail 21 Oct 2020 113,030 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust holed

Pass 2 May 2019 108,429 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 108,429 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 104,776 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 100,888 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 96,837 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 92,646 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 88,334 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 84,578 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 83,453 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 83,451 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 72,772 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 63,838 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 51,716 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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R517 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R517 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 R517 RVJ registered?

R517 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R517 RVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R517 RVJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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