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E416 LRV

1988 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

42,139 mi
Last recorded42,139 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Rover Maestro69,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE416 LRV
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 42,139 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 41,897 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 41,641 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 41,370 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 41,138 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2021 41,013 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 40,882 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 40,748 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 40,531 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 40,345 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 May 2016 40,138 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 39,913 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 39,662 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 39,392 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 39,121 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 38,828 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 38,420 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 38,420 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 37,903 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 37,455 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 36,953 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 36,463 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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E416 LRV is a 1988 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 E416 LRV, 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 E416 LRV registered?

E416 LRV is a 1988 Rover Maestro, first registered on 22 March 1988.

Is E416 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E416 LRV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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