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F740 GWD

1989 Rover Maestro

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,246 mi
Last recorded28,246 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2005
Typical for 1989 Rover Maestro68,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF740 GWD
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2005 28,246 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 28,219 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

uneven wear on both front tyres wheel alignment check advised

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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F740 GWD is a 1989 Rover Maestro in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 F740 GWD, 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 F740 GWD registered?

F740 GWD is a 1989 Rover Maestro, first registered on 10 May 1989.

Is F740 GWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F740 GWD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F740 GWD have outstanding finance?

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