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R547 RVJ

1998 Rover Maestro

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

158,561 mi
Last recorded158,561 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover Maestro92,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 RVJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 158,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s outer sill + o/s inner sill beginning to corrode

Fail 25 Jun 2009 158,561 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s outer sill + o/s inner sill beginning to corrode

Pass 11 Aug 2008 148,833 miles

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

rear doors + rear arches beginning to corrode

Fail 8 Aug 2008 148,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear doors + rear arches beginning to corrode

Pass 3 Aug 2007 139,614 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 139,614 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 130,231 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

wiper blade rubbers beginning to split

Pass 23 Jun 2005 122,652 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 122,652 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major 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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R547 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R547 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 R547 RVJ registered?

R547 RVJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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