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T331 AVJ

1999 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

193,192 mi
Last recorded193,192 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Rover Maestro100,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT331 AVJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 193,192 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 190,044 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 188,885 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 185,898 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 183,948 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Mar 2020 183,934 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2019 178,919 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 173,605 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 168,368 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 163,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 163,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 155,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 148,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 143,772 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 143,770 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 138,461 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 131,956 miles

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND (N/S REAR).

Pass 19 Mar 2010 126,313 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 117,920 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 117,919 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 108,962 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2007 97,862 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 90,485 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 90,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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T331 AVJ is a 1999 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T331 AVJ, 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.

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What year was T331 AVJ registered?

T331 AVJ is a 1999 Rover Maestro, first registered on 14 April 1999.

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