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F581 XRN

1989 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,323 mi
Last recorded105,323 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Rover Maestro68,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF581 XRN
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 105,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on side wall to all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 105,323 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on side wall to all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 103,457 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 102,970 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 102,566 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 100,782 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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F581 XRN is a 1989 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F581 XRN, 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 F581 XRN registered?

F581 XRN is a 1989 Rover Maestro, first registered on 29 March 1989.

Is F581 XRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F581 XRN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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