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F146 DKR

1988 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,704 mi
Last recorded71,704 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1988 Rover Maestro69,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF146 DKR
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 71,704 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 56,234 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 44,722 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 44,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 3 Dec 2015 43,337 miles

Centre exhaust section in poor condition

Fail 2 Dec 2015 43,668 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2015 43,155 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 43,128 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 43,122 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 42,901 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2012 42,901 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2011 42,798 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 42,751 miles

sill rusting near side

Pass 28 Jan 2009 42,392 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 42,327 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 42,317 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 41,970 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 41,071 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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F146 DKR is a 1988 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F146 DKR, 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 F146 DKR registered?

F146 DKR is a 1988 Rover Maestro, first registered on 5 October 1988.

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