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V539 ECJ

1999 Rover Maestro

White Lpg 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

132,661 mi
Last recorded132,661 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Rover Maestro100,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV539 ECJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 132,661 miles

both front outer cv boots worn

Pass 7 Oct 2022 129,370 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 125,421 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 125,087 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 153,889 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

fibre glass over rust on arches

Pass 14 Mar 2017 147,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 147,481 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 136,009 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear service brakes had low brake readings

Pass 6 Mar 2015 128,509 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 128,498 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 116,233 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 108,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside and nearside rear wheel arches rusting

Pass 10 Sep 2012 108,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside rear wheel arches rusting

Pass 30 Sep 2011 102,477 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 95,812 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 89,100 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 89,100 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 82,469 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 76,608 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 76,104 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 66,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers door mirror lens cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2005 59,032 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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V539 ECJ is a 1999 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,275cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V539 ECJ, 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 V539 ECJ registered?

V539 ECJ is a 1999 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V539 ECJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V539 ECJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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