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C778 MTO

1985 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,514 mi
Last recorded23,514 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 1985 Rover Maestro49,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC778 MTO
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 23,514 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 21,252 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 19,991 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 19,991 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle pulling to right 55% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 19,986 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower to increase (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 19,986 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower to increase (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 19,841 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 19,698 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone-front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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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C778 MTO is a 1985 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C778 MTO, 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 C778 MTO registered?

C778 MTO is a 1985 Rover Maestro, first registered on 22 August 1985.

Is C778 MTO safe to buy?

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