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F102 YNY

1988 Rover Maestro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,139 mi
Last recorded19,139 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Rover Maestro69,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF102 YNY
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 19,139 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroding

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 16 Mar 2026 19,138 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill fibreglass (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill has fibreglass in there (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe corroding

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 18 Aug 2023 18,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top rubber mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting rubber (5.3.2 (c))

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

both front top strut mountings slight play and noisy when lock to lock

Fail 7 Aug 2023 18,767 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top rubber mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting rubber (5.3.2 (c))

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

both front top strut mountings slight play and noisy when lock to lock

Nearside Rear Brake flex rubbing on exhaust

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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F102 YNY is a 1988 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F102 YNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F102 YNY registered?

F102 YNY is a 1988 Rover Maestro, first registered on 19 August 1988.

Is F102 YNY safe to buy?

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