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F1 ERE

1989 Rover Maestro

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,331 mi
Last recorded123,331 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Maestro68,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 ERE
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 123,331 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 121,533 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 120,793 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 120,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 117,256 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 116,435 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 116,410 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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F1 ERE is a 1989 Rover Maestro in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Rover Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 68,088 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 F1 ERE, 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 37 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 F1 ERE registered?

F1 ERE is a 1989 Rover Maestro, first registered on 20 December 1989.

Is F1 ERE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 ERE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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