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D649 RMW

1987 Rover Maestro

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,025 mi
Last recorded116,025 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Rover Maestro72,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD649 RMW
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 116,025 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (1.1.3 (e))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 115,793 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 115,793 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring hanger - BOTH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 115,015 miles

Steering play

Fail 11 Dec 2020 115,015 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering play

Pass 31 May 2019 113,951 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 113,951 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 113,896 miles

corrosion rear x member

Fail 21 May 2018 113,848 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2017 112,729 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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D649 RMW is a 1987 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D649 RMW, 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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D649 RMW is a 1987 Rover Maestro, first registered on 10 February 1987.

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