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R519 RVJ

1998 Rover Maestro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,377 mi
Last recorded93,377 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover Maestro92,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR519 RVJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 93,377 miles

none cat carb fitted and choke

rear boot outer surface corrsion

Pass 15 Jan 2019 90,825 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 89,877 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 88,042 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 86,452 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 86,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 83,984 miles

exhaust emissions, tested as personal import ,non catalyst vehicle

nearside front strut top mounting bearing rough,no excssive movement

Pass 19 Nov 2012 83,349 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 76,623 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 76,623 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Feb 2010 74,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2010 74,497 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 65,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 62,222 miles

under vehicle and brake pipes sprayed with underseal

Pass 20 Apr 2006 55,527 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 55,527 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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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R519 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R519 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 R519 RVJ registered?

R519 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R519 RVJ safe to buy?

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