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Y851 WNT

1997 Rover Maestro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,732 mi
Last recorded75,732 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover Maestro81,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY851 WNT
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 75,732 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 75,686 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 73,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 73,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 71,353 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Fail 15 Apr 2024 71,353 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside

Nearside wear in rack arm assembly

Pass 17 Apr 2023 71,162 miles

Nearside wear in steering rack

Fail 8 Apr 2023 71,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside wear in steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2022 69,913 miles

wear in steering rack

Fail 1 Mar 2022 69,913 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

wear in steering rack

Pass 16 Mar 2021 65,136 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 65,136 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 64,458 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 64,458 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 62,958 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 61,530 miles

slight play track rod ends

slight corrosoin to brake pipes

slight corrosoin underside

Fail 11 Sep 2017 61,527 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases whole system (7.1.2)

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

slight play track rod ends

slight corrosoin to brake pipes

slight corrosoin underside

Pass 5 Jul 2016 59,728 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 55,768 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 49,574 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 48,596 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2012 48,563 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

tested wet

Pass 11 May 2012 47,995 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,913 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight missfire

Pass 20 Apr 2010 38,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 32,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 30,163 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both rear coil spring lower mountings corroded

front and rear flexi ferrels corroded

slight play in drivers seat

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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Y851 WNT is a 1997 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Rover Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 81,065 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 Y851 WNT, 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 29 years old, this Rover Maestro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y851 WNT registered?

Y851 WNT is a 1997 Rover Maestro, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for Y851 WNT shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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