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E455 SOC

1987 Rover Maestro

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,334 mi
Last recorded67,334 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1987 Rover Maestro72,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE455 SOC
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 67,334 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 67,087 miles

Slight corrsion on rear arches

Pass 11 Sep 2013 62,608 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 62,585 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

boot floor crumpled / accident damage

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2012 55,278 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 98,039 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 47,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2010 38,077 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 29,310 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 23,060 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 20,394 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 12,259 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 12,226 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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E455 SOC is a 1987 Rover Maestro in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E455 SOC, 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 E455 SOC registered?

E455 SOC is a 1987 Rover Maestro, first registered on 14 August 1987.

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The MOT history for E455 SOC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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