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T598 KAW

1999 Rover Maestro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

39,864 mi
Last recorded39,864 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover Maestro100,925 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT598 KAW
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 39,864 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 39,136 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 38,296 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 37,575 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 37,297 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 36,901 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 36,420 miles

oil leak,both steering rack boots loose,movemtn at nearside steering rack mounting

Fail 8 Nov 2017 36,398 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2016 36,066 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 36,057 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 33,710 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 33,708 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2014 32,096 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 30,099 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear arch corroded

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2012 28,892 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 27,701 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 26,909 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 26,001 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 25,334 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 24,593 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 23,825 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 22,791 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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T598 KAW is a 1999 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 T598 KAW, 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 T598 KAW registered?

T598 KAW is a 1999 Rover Maestro, first registered on 6 April 1999.

Is T598 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T598 KAW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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