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Y243 PVJ

2001 Rover Maestro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,592 mi
Last recorded133,592 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Rover Maestro59,684 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY243 PVJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 133,592 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 133,577 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2008 132,051 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 132,051 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

damage to body work.

damage to nearside front tyre.

oil leaks.

play in steering rack.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 129,906 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 129,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to nearside front wheel rim.

play in steering rack.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 124,624 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 124,624 miles

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

deterioration to wiper blades

rear brakes slightly binding

travel in handbrake lever

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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Y243 PVJ is a 2001 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y243 PVJ, 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 Y243 PVJ registered?

Y243 PVJ is a 2001 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y243 PVJ safe to buy?

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