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A778 SYW

1983 Rover Maestro

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,075 mi
Last recorded102,075 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 1983 Rover Maestro67,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA778 SYW
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 102,075 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

engine stabiliser mount worn

general underbody corrosion

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

oil leak

Fail 20 May 2021 102,071 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

engine stabiliser mount worn

general underbody corrosion

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

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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A778 SYW is a 1983 Rover Maestro in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Rover Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 67,989 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 A778 SYW, 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 43 years old, this Rover Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A778 SYW registered?

A778 SYW is a 1983 Rover Maestro, first registered on 19 October 1983.

Is A778 SYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A778 SYW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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