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1998 Rover Maestro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

195,095 mi
Last recorded195,095 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover Maestro92,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS959 PDF
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 195,095 miles

Both Rear Inner Sills Rusting

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Exhaust System Rusted

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seatbelt Catch Loose

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 186,981 miles

Both Rear Inner Sills Rusting

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Hazzard Light Switch Stiff

Minor Chips In Windscreen

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

Nearside Outer Sill Rusted

Signs Of Leakage From Radiator

Fail 2 Feb 2018 186,977 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Both Rear Inner Sills Rusting

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Hazzard Light Switch Stiff

Minor Chips In Windscreen

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

Nearside Outer Sill Rusted

Signs Of Leakage From Radiator

Pass 18 Aug 2016 177,304 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 168,323 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside rear (2.7.3)

offside front cv boot cracked

Fail 27 Aug 2015 168,308 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pipe slightly corroded.rack arm slightly play oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2015 168,278 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 159,659 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 159,659 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 158,355 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 158,751 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 154,876 miles

both mirror glasses cracked

slight corrosion on all rear brake pipes

slight play in steering rack o/s

Fail 17 Feb 2011 154,714 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both mirror glasses cracked

slight corrosion on all rear brake pipes

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 6 Mar 2010 144,725 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 21,535 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 121,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 99,273 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 99,033 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 25 Oct 2005 74,310 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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S959 PDF 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 57.9%.

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 S959 PDF, 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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S959 PDF is a 1998 Rover Maestro, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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