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S998 YWP

1998 Rover Maestro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,987 mi
Last recorded107,987 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover Maestro92,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS998 YWP
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 107,987 miles

o/s/f seat belt webbing slight fraying rear nuber plate cracked dampness around brake master cylinder surface corrosion various steel brake pipes under body surface corrosion both rear shock casings rusty o/s/f outer c/v boot perished

Pass 16 Nov 2007 97,501 miles

radiator core poor o/s/f outer c/v boot perishing surface corrosion exhaust slight blow joint oil leaks slight grease leakage n/s/f outer c/v boot clip body rust spots white around edge of windsreen surface corrosion various steel brake pipes

Fail 14 Nov 2007 97,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 87,137 miles

slight fraying o/s/f seat belt webbing †radiator core poor †surface corrosion various steel brake pipes †oil leaks †o/s/f outer c/v boot perishing †slight play in steering rack †corrosion n/s/r inner sill

Fail 16 Nov 2006 87,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 76,111 miles

petrol cap seal perishing †steel coolant pipe leaking †o/s/f n/s/f outer c/v boots perishing †slight play in steering rack o/s and n/s †corrosion starting n/s/r inner sill †slight under body surface corrosion

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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S998 YWP is a 1998 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S998 YWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S998 YWP?

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What year was S998 YWP registered?

S998 YWP is a 1998 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S998 YWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S998 YWP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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