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X46 DAB

2000 Rover Maestro

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,665 mi
Last recorded106,665 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Maestro91,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX46 DAB
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 106,665 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 106,276 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 103,429 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 95,854 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear wheel arches corroded

Slight exhaust blow on joints

Slight play in both rack arms

Surface corrosion on both front suspension arms

Fail 2 Jul 2021 95,852 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear wheel arches corroded

Slight exhaust blow on joints

Slight play in both rack arms

Surface corrosion on both front suspension arms

Fail 15 Apr 2014 95,716 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cv boots perishing

slght play in rack arms

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jun 2012 91,141 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 91,140 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)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 90,859 miles

c.v boots starting to perish

some corrosion on fuel tank

some wear in o/s rack end

Fail 20 Jul 2011 90,859 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

c.v boots starting to perish

some corrosion on fuel tank

some wear in o/s rack end

unable to fully assess o/s/f wheel bearing due to binding brake

Pass 20 Oct 2010 88,112 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 83,810 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 83,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 79,333 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 79,309 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 74,011 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 74,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 68,563 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 64,066 miles

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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X46 DAB is a 2000 Rover Maestro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X46 DAB, 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 X46 DAB registered?

X46 DAB is a 2000 Rover Maestro, first registered on 11 September 2000.

Is X46 DAB safe to buy?

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