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P555 LER

1999 Rover Maestro

Purple Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,593 mi
Last recorded62,593 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Maestro100,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP555 LER
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 62,593 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 61,732 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 59,857 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 93,896 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 92,676 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 92,629 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 91,260 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 91,222 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 89,875 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 87,093 miles

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

Nearside front and offside front seats bases are loose

Offside Rear inner and outer sidewalls signs of cracking

Fail 6 Jun 2017 87,067 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front and offside front seats bases are loose

Offside Rear inner and outer sidewalls signs of cracking

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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P555 LER is a 1999 Rover Maestro in Purple with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Rover Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 100,925 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 P555 LER, 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 27 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 P555 LER registered?

P555 LER is a 1999 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is P555 LER safe to buy?

The MOT history for P555 LER shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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