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E279 GDL

1987 Rover Maestro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,140 mi
Last recorded66,140 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1987 Rover Maestro72,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE279 GDL
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 66,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side front windscreen wiper split

Pass 29 Apr 2010 63,905 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 62,173 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 3 Apr 2009 62,173 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2008 59,343 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 56,512 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 52,211 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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E279 GDL is a 1987 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E279 GDL, 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 E279 GDL registered?

E279 GDL is a 1987 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 November 1987.

Is E279 GDL safe to buy?

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