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E726 HTF

1988 Rover Maestro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,664 mi
Last recorded51,664 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Rover Maestro69,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE726 HTF
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2025 51,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Clutch Pedal Anti-Slip Rubber missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion both inner sills

Slight damage Nearside Front, Under headlamp

Welded repairs to vehicle

Pass 15 May 2021 50,655 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 102,119 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 102,118 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

all 4 tyres low on tread

fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2006 100,926 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 100,926 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside tyre worn on edge †

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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E726 HTF is a 1988 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E726 HTF, 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 E726 HTF registered?

E726 HTF is a 1988 Rover Maestro, first registered on 3 May 1988.

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