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T979 AVJ

1999 Rover Maestro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,902 mi
Last recorded137,902 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover Maestro100,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT979 AVJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 137,902 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 121,928 miles

advise petrol pump leaking oil.

Fail 30 Jun 2009 121,928 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

advise water pump leaking. advise petrol pump leaking oil.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 105,356 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 105,356 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)

advise slight exhaust blow.

advise tracking

Pass 29 Jun 2007 91,153 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 91,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 72,315 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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T979 AVJ is a 1999 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 T979 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T979 AVJ registered?

T979 AVJ is a 1999 Rover Maestro, first registered on 5 July 1999.

Is T979 AVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T979 AVJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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