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E104 LYF

1988 Rover Maestro

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,997 mi
Last recorded56,997 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Rover Maestro69,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE104 LYF
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 56,997 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 56,880 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 56,392 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 56,381 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 55,547 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 55,537 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 54,873 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 54,863 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 54,311 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 54,301 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.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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E104 LYF is a 1988 Rover Maestro in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Rover Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 69,419 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 E104 LYF, 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 38 years old, this Rover Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E104 LYF registered?

E104 LYF is a 1988 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E104 LYF safe to buy?

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