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B651 YKL

1985 Rover Maestro

Brown Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,600 mi
Last recorded49,600 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 1985 Rover Maestro49,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB651 YKL
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 49,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2010 49,579 miles

general corrosion to n/s & o/s outer sills

Pass 27 Jul 2009 49,569 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 49,519 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 49,385 miles

general corrosion under & around body

Pass 17 Jul 2006 49,235 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 49,232 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 49,074 miles

coolant leaking

signs of brake fluid leak from near side rear brake

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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B651 YKL is a 1985 Rover Maestro in Brown with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1985 Rover Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 49,544 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B651 YKL, 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 41 years old, this Rover Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B651 YKL registered?

B651 YKL is a 1985 Rover Maestro, first registered on 14 June 1985.

Is B651 YKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B651 YKL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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