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B791 AFC

1985 Rover Maestro

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,000 mi
Last recorded100,000 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 1985 Rover Maestro49,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB791 AFC
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 100,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 99,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 99,688 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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B791 AFC is a 1985 Rover Maestro in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B791 AFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B791 AFC registered?

B791 AFC is a 1985 Rover Maestro, first registered on 4 June 1985.

Is B791 AFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B791 AFC 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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