I have a terrano, mate. Dunno if they're identical or not, but the terrano is a pile of sh1te. It handles like a trawler, goes like a slug, but refuses to stop with anything less than a weeks notice. It has constant electrical problems and breaks down so often, i've been invited to the RAC mans wedding. It's an 02 plate and it cost over 800 quid to MOT this year.
If Mavericks are even close to terrano's on build quality and reliability, then avoid it at all costs.
I dont think the earlier ones had as much trouble as the later ones bert , the earlier ones are not bad on juice and min