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E868 WDT

1987 Rover Maestro

White Diesel 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,661 mi
Last recorded126,661 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2007
Typical for 1987 Rover Maestro72,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE868 WDT
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2007 126,661 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2007 126,654 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2006 122,298 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 122,291 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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E868 WDT is a 1987 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,275cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E868 WDT, 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 E868 WDT registered?

E868 WDT is a 1987 Rover Maestro, first registered on 23 November 1987.

Is E868 WDT safe to buy?

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