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F656 SHV

1989 Rover Maestro

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,568 mi
Last recorded88,568 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1989 Rover Maestro68,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF656 SHV
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2011 88,568 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 88,568 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 84,419 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 78,819 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 78,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 69,979 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 62,298 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 62,298 miles

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

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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F656 SHV is a 1989 Rover Maestro in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F656 SHV, 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

How do I check the history of F656 SHV?

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What year was F656 SHV registered?

F656 SHV is a 1989 Rover Maestro, first registered on 26 June 1989.

Is F656 SHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F656 SHV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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