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E273 AFC

1988 Rover Maestro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

59,376 mi
Last recorded59,376 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1988 Rover Maestro69,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE273 AFC
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2009 59,376 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 53,796 miles

slight blue smoke from exhaust side walls on rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 19 Mar 2008 53,796 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight blue smoke from exhaust side walls on rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 Mar 2007 47,323 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 47,323 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 40,469 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 40,469 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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E273 AFC is a 1988 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 E273 AFC, 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.

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What year was E273 AFC registered?

E273 AFC is a 1988 Rover Maestro, first registered on 7 March 1988.

Is E273 AFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E273 AFC shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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