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S101 XCJ

1998 Rover Maestro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

106,934 mi
Last recorded106,934 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover Maestro92,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS101 XCJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 106,934 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 106,001 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 105,341 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 105,278 miles

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

Emissions- No match found

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Nov 2016 105,278 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Emissions- No match found

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2013 100,985 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 95,429 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 90,936 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 86,942 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 80,683 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 74,128 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 67,444 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 60,402 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 53,351 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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S101 XCJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 S101 XCJ, 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

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What year was S101 XCJ registered?

S101 XCJ is a 1998 Rover Maestro, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S101 XCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S101 XCJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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