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F413 OTC

1988 Rover Maestro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,942 mi
Last recorded88,942 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Rover Maestro69,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF413 OTC
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 88,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 88,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2015 88,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

off side front inner wing starting to corrode

off side inner sill panel starting to corrode

slight rear brake imbalance near side better

Pass 26 Jun 2014 88,088 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside wiper blade smearing slightly

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 21 Jun 2013 87,539 miles

All brakes release slowly

Both outer sills slightly corroded and patch weldeed

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside reverse light inop

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2012 86,993 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside reverse light inop

Rear brake application slightly uneven, nearside better

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 86,555 miles

Alkl service brakes release slowly

Both headlmaps on their lower limit

Brakie servo slightly corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside rear service brake performance slightly low

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in top steering column bearing

Fail 10 Jun 2011 86,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Alkl service brakes release slowly

Both headlmaps on their lower limit

Brakie servo slightly corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside rear service brake performance slightly low

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in top steering column bearing

Pass 23 Jun 2010 86,006 miles

Nearside rear tyre perrished on inside edge and side wall

Nearside reverse light inop

Offside outer cv gaiter poor

Possible puncture in nearside front tyre

Slight corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

Spare tyre flat

Wipers and washers poor

Pass 29 Jun 2009 85,486 miles

Nearside wiper blade poor

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Offside washer jet inop

Slight corrosion to offside rear

Pass 24 Jun 2008 84,909 miles

Nearside outer cv gaiter poor

Suspension soft

Pass 26 Jun 2007 83,999 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 83,056 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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F413 OTC is a 1988 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 F413 OTC, 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 F413 OTC registered?

F413 OTC is a 1988 Rover Maestro, first registered on 4 October 1988.

Is F413 OTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F413 OTC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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