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S869 XWP

1997 Rover Maestro

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,590 mi
Last recorded117,590 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover Maestro81,065 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS869 XWP
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 117,590 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 117,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 112,105 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 112,105 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 106,214 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 106,214 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 99,834 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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S869 XWP is a 1997 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S869 XWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S869 XWP registered?

S869 XWP is a 1997 Rover Maestro, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is S869 XWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S869 XWP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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