MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
239,747 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
All rear brake pipes to and from load valve slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Rear chassis starting to corroded
both front steering rack gaiters slightly deteriorated
both rear inner sills corroded
both rear shock dust covers corroded and deteriorated
offside outer sill slightly corroded
offside wing mirror glass damaged but not affecting the view to the rear
rear exhaust slightly deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases
various slight oil leaks
windscreen damaged out side swept area
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
all rear brake pipes to anf from load valve slightly corroded
both front steering rack gaiters slightly deteriorated
both rear inner sills corroded
both rear shock dust covers corroded and deteriorated
offside outer sill slightly corroded
offside wing mirror glass damaged but not affecting the view to the rear
rear chassis starting to corrod
rear exhaust slightly deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases
various slight oil leaks
windscreen damaged out side swept area
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
both rear shock dust covers corroded
slight play in nearside front steering track rod inner ball joint
windscreen damaged out side swept area
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
both rear shock dust covers corroded
slight play in nearside front steering track rod inner ball joint
windscreen damaged out side swept area
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear shock dust covers slightly corroded
slight play in nearside front steering track rod inner ball joint
windscreen damaged outside swept area
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear shock dust covers slightly corroded
slight play in nearside front steering track rod inner ball joint
windscreen damaged outside swept area
STRONG ADVISE- nearside rear tyre heavily perished and cracked
Both rear tyres perished
Nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit
Nearside rear tyre feathered on the inner edge
Offside front tyre wearing close to the legal limit
Offside rear tyre wearing close to the legal limit
Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing
Stone chip in windscreen
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Both rear tyres perished
Nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit
Nearside rear tyre feathered on the inner edge
Offside front tyre wearing close to the legal limit
Offside rear tyre wearing close to the legal limit
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing
Stone chip in windscreen
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
emissions slightly erratic at time of test
steering rack slightly notchy
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
emissions slightly erratic at time of test
steering rack slightly notchy
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover Maestro?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R538 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 R538 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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R538 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 July 1998.
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