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F749 HDV

1988 Rover Maestro

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,805 mi
Last recorded34,805 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2006
Typical for 1988 Rover Maestro69,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF749 HDV
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2006 34,805 miles

steering rack play

Fail 10 Aug 2006 134,803 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

streering rack play to offside

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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F749 HDV is a 1988 Rover Maestro in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F749 HDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F749 HDV registered?

F749 HDV is a 1988 Rover Maestro, first registered on 13 September 1988.

Is F749 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F749 HDV 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.

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