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C498 HOK

1985 Rover Maestro

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,169 mi
Last recorded89,169 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1985 Rover Maestro49,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC498 HOK
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2008 89,169 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight wear o/s of rack

Pass 24 Oct 2007 87,707 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 87,689 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 86,131 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 84,506 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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C498 HOK is a 1985 Rover Maestro in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C498 HOK, 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 C498 HOK registered?

C498 HOK is a 1985 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 December 1985.

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