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Y966 PCJ

2001 Rover Maestro

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,851 mi
Last recorded99,851 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 2001 Rover Maestro59,684 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY966 PCJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 99,851 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 82,298 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 82,298 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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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Y966 PCJ is a 2001 Rover Maestro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y966 PCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y966 PCJ registered?

Y966 PCJ is a 2001 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y966 PCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y966 PCJ shows 3 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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