MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,135 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired shocker mount bolted together not welded as original (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion both rear inner arches
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
n/s rear wheel bearing has some slight noise in when wheel rotated
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)
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
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
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
How Reliable is the Rover Maestro?
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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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R531 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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