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APH 138Y

1983 Rover Maestro

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,645 mi
Last recorded48,645 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2008
Typical for 1983 Rover Maestro67,989 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPH 138Y
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,645 miles

corrosion in nearside rear outer sill

fuel breather pipe poor condition

Fail 20 Mar 2008 48,623 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion in nearside rear outer sill

fuel breather pipe poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2007 47,598 miles

slight binding in nearside rear brake

Pass 6 Apr 2006 46,791 miles

corrosion in nearside outer sill

corrosion in offside front door step

Fail 30 Mar 2006 46,760 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion in nearside outer sill

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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APH 138Y is a 1983 Rover Maestro in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 APH 138Y, 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 APH 138Y registered?

APH 138Y is a 1983 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 April 1983.

Is APH 138Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for APH 138Y shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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