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D552 YDL

1987 Rover Maestro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,815 mi
Last recorded120,815 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1987 Rover Maestro72,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD552 YDL
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2015 120,815 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2013 111,382 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

windsreen has slight deteriation round edges

Fail 17 Sep 2013 111,249 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

windsreen has slight deteriation round edges

Pass 4 Oct 2012 109,923 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r brake poor

Pass 23 Aug 2011 108,230 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

o/s/r brake poor

Pass 30 Jul 2010 106,321 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 106,313 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 106,270 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 105,645 miles

o/s/r brake effort slightly low

oil leaks at gearbox+engine

Fail 8 Oct 2008 105,409 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r brake effort slightly low

oil leaks at gearbox+engine

Pass 15 Oct 2007 104,922 miles

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

osr wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 8 Oct 2007 104,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

osr wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 27 Oct 2006 103,244 miles

Oil leak

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

windscreen scratched by wiper arm †slight play in n/s rack end †o/s rear foot brake effort slightly low †servo pump getting weak

Fail 17 Oct 2006 103,180 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

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

windscreen scratched by wiper arm †slight play in n/s rack end

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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D552 YDL is a 1987 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 Rover Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 72,858 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 D552 YDL, 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 39 years old, this Rover Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D552 YDL is a 1987 Rover Maestro, first registered on 12 January 1987.

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