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R531 RVJ

1998 Rover Maestro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,135 mi
Last recorded123,135 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover Maestro92,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 RVJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 123,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

oil leak at sump

Pass 23 Nov 2018 122,278 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 122,273 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired shocker mount bolted together not welded as original (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 122,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached inner wheel arch shocker mounting point corroded badly (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2014 121,251 miles

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

corrosion both rear inner arches

Fail 6 Oct 2014 121,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

corrosion both rear inner arches

Pass 9 Oct 2013 119,625 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing has some slight noise in when wheel rotated

Fail 16 Sep 2013 119,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 117,819 miles

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

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

Front 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)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

full cat test emissions exempt

Fail 14 Sep 2012 117,819 miles

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

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

Front 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)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

full cat test emissions exempt

Pass 16 Sep 2011 116,029 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 114,410 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 112,438 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 112,410 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 109,633 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 109,633 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Both rear inner sills corroded, but not excessive

Pass 17 Sep 2007 99,540 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 96,624 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 94,556 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 94,550 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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R531 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R531 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 R531 RVJ registered?

R531 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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