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R971 RCJ

1998 Rover Maestro

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,673 mi
Last recorded68,673 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover Maestro92,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 RCJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2010 68,673 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear tyre on 3mm

offside front and rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 26 Jul 2010 68,673 miles

near side rear tyre on 3mm

offside front and rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 27 Jul 2009 62,408 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 62,408 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 59,815 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 56,316 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 56,302 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 56,302 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 48,166 miles

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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R971 RCJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R971 RCJ, 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 R971 RCJ registered?

R971 RCJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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