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R536 RVJ

1998 Rover Maestro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

80,444 mi
Last recorded80,444 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Maestro92,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR536 RVJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 80,444 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 79,825 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 79,486 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 79,313 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 77,468 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 76,957 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 76,853 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 76,593 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 76,241 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 76,021 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 74,826 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 69,555 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 64,120 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 64,120 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 61,940 miles

non cat test conducted as there are provisions to fit a cat

offside front side lamp not securely mounted properly

Pass 8 Jun 2006 57,018 miles

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

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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R536 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R536 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R536 RVJ?

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What year was R536 RVJ registered?

R536 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R536 RVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R536 RVJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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