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ARA 9Y

1983 Rover Maestro

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,136 mi
Last recorded107,136 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Rover Maestro67,989 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARA 9Y
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 107,136 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

sills covered in grease both sides

Fail 25 Apr 2026 107,136 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

sills covered in grease both sides

Pass 24 Apr 2025 106,358 miles

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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ARA 9Y is a 1983 Rover Maestro in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ARA 9Y, 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 ARA 9Y registered?

ARA 9Y is a 1983 Rover Maestro, first registered on 14 July 1983.

Is ARA 9Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARA 9Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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