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B853 YKM

1985 Rover Maestro

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,255 mi
Last recorded46,255 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover Maestro49,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB853 YKM
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 46,255 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 45,429 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 44,868 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 44,171 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 43,422 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 42,750 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 41,931 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 41,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front seat belt buckle incomplete but not likely to fail.

Neaside front tyre has small cracks in outer sidewall.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Small cacks in petrol cap seal.

Vehicle has been standing.

Fail 13 Jun 2012 41,905 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Battery held with cable tie.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front seat belt buckle incomplete but not likely to fail.

Neaside front tyre has small cracks in outer sidewall.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Small cacks in petrol cap seal.

Vehicle has been standing.

Pass 14 Dec 2005 41,630 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 41,628 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B853 YKM is a 1985 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B853 YKM, 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 B853 YKM registered?

B853 YKM is a 1985 Rover Maestro, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B853 YKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B853 YKM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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