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D657 XCW

1987 Rover Maestro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,868 mi
Last recorded140,868 miles
Recorded on16 May 2008
Typical for 1987 Rover Maestro72,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD657 XCW
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2008 140,868 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 140,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 May 2007 138,153 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 135,074 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 135,039 miles

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

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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D657 XCW is a 1987 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 D657 XCW, 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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What year was D657 XCW registered?

D657 XCW is a 1987 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is D657 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D657 XCW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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