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R818 OVJ

1997 Rover Maestro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,238 mi
Last recorded64,238 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover Maestro81,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 OVJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2006 64,238 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 64,209 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clamping spring missing to front exhaust + slight leak

emission tested as 1986 vehicle as engine no.

oil leak

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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R818 OVJ is a 1997 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Rover Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 81,065 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 R818 OVJ, 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 29 years old, this Rover Maestro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R818 OVJ registered?

R818 OVJ is a 1997 Rover Maestro, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R818 OVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R818 OVJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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