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X299 AVJ

2001 Rover Maestro

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,959 mi
Last recorded106,959 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover Maestro59,684 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX299 AVJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 106,959 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 106,959 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 94,235 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 28 May 2012 92,753 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 May 2012 92,753 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 May 2011 83,093 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 73,749 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 66,296 miles

front plate cracked

Fail 6 May 2009 66,296 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front plate cracked

Pass 7 May 2008 59,357 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 52,261 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 42,146 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 42,146 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (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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X299 AVJ is a 2001 Rover Maestro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X299 AVJ, 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 X299 AVJ registered?

X299 AVJ is a 2001 Rover Maestro, first registered on 3 January 2001.

Is X299 AVJ safe to buy?

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