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R521 RVJ

1998 Rover Maestro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,553 mi
Last recorded192,553 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover Maestro92,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 RVJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 192,553 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 188,635 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 188,623 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 185,458 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s steering rack gaiter starting to split

Pass 11 Jul 2011 182,059 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 182,046 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 177,751 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 175,121 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 175,048 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on dorr steps

damage to n/s doors

engine oil leak borderline

Pass 8 May 2008 148,896 miles

oil leak

slight corrosion to all barke pipes at front bline

Pass 8 May 2007 128,820 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 108,245 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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R521 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R521 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 R521 RVJ registered?

R521 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R521 RVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R521 RVJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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