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X729 LUY

2000 Rover Maestro

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,648 mi
Last recorded143,648 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover Maestro91,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX729 LUY
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 143,648 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 143,638 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 140,613 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 136,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2011

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 130,713 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 125,086 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 117,235 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 109,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

alternator belt starting to crack

both front wiper blades starting to split

rear wiper damaged

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2007 109,049 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

alternator belt starting to crack

both front wiper blades starting to split

rear wiper damaged

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2006 101,165 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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X729 LUY is a 2000 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X729 LUY, 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 X729 LUY registered?

X729 LUY is a 2000 Rover Maestro, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X729 LUY safe to buy?

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