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B40 AMG

1984 Rover Maestro

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1984 Rover Maestro43,763 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB40 AMG
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2016
Fail 19 May 2016

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2014 42,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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B40 AMG is a 1984 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B40 AMG, 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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How do I check the history of B40 AMG?

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What year was B40 AMG registered?

B40 AMG is a 1984 Rover Maestro, first registered on 6 September 1984.

Is B40 AMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B40 AMG 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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