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C807 HBV

1985 Rover Maestro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

29,470 mi
Last recorded29,470 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 1985 Rover Maestro49,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC807 HBV
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 29,470 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 29,439 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 29,385 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 29,202 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 28,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Exhaust Pipe And Centre Exhaust Box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 28,514 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slight play

Pass 5 Apr 2016 27,815 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 26,783 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 26,783 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 24,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2013 23,275 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 22,061 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 20,072 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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C807 HBV is a 1985 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 C807 HBV, 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 C807 HBV registered?

C807 HBV is a 1985 Rover Maestro, first registered on 29 October 1985.

Is C807 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C807 HBV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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