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V785 ECJ

2000 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

52,682 mi
Last recorded52,682 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover Maestro91,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV785 ECJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 52,682 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 52,637 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated both front (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure bolt loose (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 52,611 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 51,820 miles

no match found in emissions data book so no cat test applied

Fail 2 Feb 2012 51,811 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 47,833 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 47,833 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front wiper blades split

Pass 17 Sep 2009 40,278 miles

Oil leak

slight damage to n/s rear wheel rim

Pass 4 Jun 2008 38,517 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 38,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 16 May 2007 37,818 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 37,372 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear wiper rubber torn

slight oil leak from fuel pump area

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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V785 ECJ is a 2000 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 Rover Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 91,542 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 V785 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 26 years old, this Rover Maestro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V785 ECJ is a 2000 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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