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F657 SHV

1989 Rover Maestro

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,745 mi
Last recorded135,745 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2006
Typical for 1989 Rover Maestro68,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF657 SHV
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2006 135,745 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 135,745 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 132,915 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 132,915 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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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F657 SHV is a 1989 Rover Maestro in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F657 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.

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What year was F657 SHV registered?

F657 SHV is a 1989 Rover Maestro, first registered on 26 June 1989.

Is F657 SHV safe to buy?

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