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D170 GDL

1986 Rover Maestro

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,728 mi
Last recorded59,728 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Rover Maestro76,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD170 GDL
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 May 2026 59,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded

Pass 28 May 2025 58,384 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 57,787 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 57,531 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 56,165 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 55,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch rusty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 55,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front doors rusty bottom edges

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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D170 GDL is a 1986 Rover Maestro in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 D170 GDL, 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 D170 GDL registered?

D170 GDL is a 1986 Rover Maestro, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D170 GDL safe to buy?

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