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C787 JMW

1985 Rover Maestro

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,978 mi
Last recorded56,978 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1985 Rover Maestro49,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC787 JMW
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 56,978 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

nsf coil spring top mount has slight movement when jacked

Fail 17 Sep 2010 56,977 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

nsf coil spring top mount has slight movement when jacked

Pass 8 Oct 2009 49,985 miles

battery insecure

nearside and offside front door step/outer sill to door pillar slight corrosion

offside rear roof corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2009 49,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

battery insecure

nearside and offside front door step/outer sill to door pillar slight corrosion

offside rear roof corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2008 45,329 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 45,242 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 42,504 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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C787 JMW is a 1985 Rover Maestro in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C787 JMW, 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 C787 JMW registered?

C787 JMW is a 1985 Rover Maestro, first registered on 3 October 1985.

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