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C426 OVW

1986 Rover Maestro

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,366 mi
Last recorded54,366 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 1986 Rover Maestro76,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC426 OVW
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 54,366 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 54,308 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

brake wear sensor light on dash

Pass 1 Dec 2017 52,706 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 52,674 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 51,003 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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C426 OVW is a 1986 Rover Maestro in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Rover Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 76,761 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 C426 OVW, 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 40 years old, this Rover Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C426 OVW registered?

C426 OVW is a 1986 Rover Maestro, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C426 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C426 OVW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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