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C128 LFM

1985 Rover Maestro

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,165 mi
Last recorded74,165 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2005
Typical for 1985 Rover Maestro49,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC128 LFM
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2005 74,165 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 74,158 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Outer Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Inner Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Outer Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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C128 LFM is a 1985 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C128 LFM, 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 C128 LFM registered?

C128 LFM is a 1985 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 July 1985.

Is C128 LFM safe to buy?

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