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V873 DCJ

1999 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,975 mi
Last recorded110,975 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover Maestro100,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV873 DCJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 110,975 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 110,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 102,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside and offside steering rack inner tie rods have play i ball joints

Pass 5 Aug 2009 97,007 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 91,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight wear in n/s/r wheel bearing...n/s sill starting to corrode...slight blow from centre box...wipers judder on screen...slight play in rack ends and rack starting to get rough in operation

Pass 15 Aug 2007 89,135 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/f steering rack inner ball joint slight play

Pass 29 Aug 2006 82,797 miles

Nearside Front 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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V873 DCJ is a 1999 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V873 DCJ, 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 V873 DCJ registered?

V873 DCJ is a 1999 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V873 DCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V873 DCJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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