MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,238 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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