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A288 VGO

1984 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,996 mi
Last recorded63,996 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2007
Typical for 1984 Rover Maestro43,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA288 VGO
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2007 63,996 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 63,955 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrsion and hole in offside rear inner wheel arch.

corrsion and holes on offside front and rear body work.

corrsion on offside front door.

signs of corrsion on offside outer sill.

some noise from offside front wheel bearing.

Oil leak

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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A288 VGO is a 1984 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Rover Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 43,763 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 A288 VGO, 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 42 years old, this Rover Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A288 VGO registered?

A288 VGO is a 1984 Rover Maestro, first registered on 19 April 1984.

Is A288 VGO safe to buy?

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