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VX51 AOD

2001 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,239 mi
Last recorded52,239 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover Maestro59,684 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 AOD
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 52,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

entire underside of vehicle under sealed unable to see condition of multiple suspension components and brake pipes/ fuel pipes.

Fail 5 Jul 2019 52,102 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts engine bay. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

entire underside of vehicle under sealed unable to see condition of multiple suspension components and brake pipes/ fuel pipes.

Pass 6 Jul 2018 43,859 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of age

Fail 3 Jul 2018 43,859 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake operation stored air pressure or vacuum depletes when ancillary equipment is operated vacuum pipe from servo to manifold (1.1.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres showing signs of age

Pass 15 Dec 2011 43,828 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 43,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 36,193 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 34,041 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 29,930 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 29,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear door dose not open from outside

Pass 14 Feb 2006 24,562 miles

spare tyre defective

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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VX51 AOD is a 2001 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Rover Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 59,684 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 VX51 AOD, 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 25 years old, this Rover Maestro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX51 AOD registered?

VX51 AOD is a 2001 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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