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F650 AFK

1988 Rover Maestro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,692 mi
Last recorded41,692 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Rover Maestro69,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF650 AFK
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 41,692 miles

advise o/s n/s front lower suspension arms corroded but not excessive

advise o/s/r wheel arch corroded but no sharp or ragged edges

advise parts of o/s n/s inner sills corroded but not excessive

advise slight oil leak at engine

Pass 7 Apr 2025 41,527 miles

advise o/s n/s front lower suspension arms corroded but not excessive

advise parts of o/s n/s front chassis corroded but not excessive

advise parts of o/s n/s inner sills corroded but not excessive

Pass 16 Apr 2024 40,890 miles

advise o/s n/s front lower suspension arms corroded but not holed or excessive

advise o/s n/s front struts corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s rear inner wheel tubs been welded also ends of sills at front tubs

advise o/s n/s rear outer sills and inner sills been welded

advise rear axle corroded but not excessive

Fail 15 Apr 2024 40,890 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis within 30cm of shocker support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of wheel tub (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis within 30cm of shocker support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise o/s n/s front lower suspension arms corroded but not holed or excessive

advise o/s n/s front struts corroded but not excessive

advise rear axle corroded but not excessive

Pass 24 Sep 2014 40,442 miles

rear tyre o/s cracking due to age

slight play in both n/s/f and o/s/f strut tops

Pass 2 Sep 2013 40,230 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 39,743 miles

Oil leak

underside corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2011 39,524 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 39,524 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 39,385 miles

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 39,094 miles

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

behind rear coil springs corroding

rear inner wings corroding

Fail 26 Aug 2009 39,094 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

behind rear coil springs corroding

rear inner wings corroding

Fail 2 Sep 2008 38,550 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

some travel on footbrake

Pass 2 Sep 2008 38,550 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

some travel on footbrake

Pass 23 Aug 2007 38,028 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 38,028 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 37,369 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 37,369 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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F650 AFK is a 1988 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F650 AFK, 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 F650 AFK registered?

F650 AFK is a 1988 Rover Maestro, first registered on 14 September 1988.

Is F650 AFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F650 AFK shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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