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W686 VAW

2000 Rover Maestro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,365 mi
Last recorded57,365 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Maestro91,542 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW686 VAW
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 57,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 56,994 miles

all four tires light perishing

Pass 17 May 2024 56,593 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 55,962 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 54,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 53,602 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 51,833 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2020

Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2008 49,178 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 44,387 miles

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

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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W686 VAW is a 2000 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 W686 VAW, 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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What year was W686 VAW registered?

W686 VAW is a 2000 Rover Maestro, first registered on 9 May 2000.

Is W686 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W686 VAW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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