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A948 HDF

1983 Rover Maestro

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,421 mi
Last recorded65,421 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1983 Rover Maestro67,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA948 HDF
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 65,421 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 65,421 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2008 65,265 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust pipe corroded and blowing.

nearside front tyre worn outer edge.

slight play offside front lower swivel.

Fail 26 Jun 2008 65,265 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

front exhaust pipe corroded and blowing.

nearside front tyre worn outer edge.

slight play offside front lower swivel.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 65,047 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 65,047 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2006 64,746 miles

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

drivers door mirror damaged

front shock absorbers weak/corroded

offside rear bumper damaged

oil leak

steering rack worn offside

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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A948 HDF is a 1983 Rover Maestro in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A948 HDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A948 HDF registered?

A948 HDF is a 1983 Rover Maestro, first registered on 15 November 1983.

Is A948 HDF safe to buy?

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