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R544 RVJ

1998 Rover Maestro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

69,675 mi
Last recorded69,675 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover Maestro92,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 RVJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 69,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underbody & components (brakes/steering/suspension) corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2020 69,672 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected upper chassis box under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underbody & components (brakes/steering/suspension) corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2019 69,747 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 68,977 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear shock absorber bracket and surrounding area corroded

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

emissions tested as pre 1992 as designed

Fail 20 Mar 2018 68,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside 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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed and weakened (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear shock absorber bracket and surrounding area corroded

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

emissions tested as pre 1992 as designed

Pass 13 Apr 2017 67,416 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 65,327 miles

NON cat test carried out

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 65,325 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NON cat test carried out

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 62,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2015 62,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 58,880 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 55,431 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 55,431 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 32,949 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 13 Apr 2011 50,203 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 50,203 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 46,759 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 43,698 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 43,665 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 40,330 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 36,727 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 33,986 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 33,986 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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R544 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R544 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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R544 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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