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F708 BJL

1988 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,702 mi
Last recorded38,702 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2007
Typical for 1988 Rover Maestro69,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF708 BJL
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2007 38,702 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Dec 2007 38,702 miles

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 Dec 2006 37,417 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 36,256 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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F708 BJL is a 1988 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F708 BJL, 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 F708 BJL registered?

F708 BJL is a 1988 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F708 BJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F708 BJL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F708 BJL have outstanding finance?

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