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F822 MVJ

1989 Rover Maestro

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,958 mi
Last recorded43,958 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 Rover Maestro68,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF822 MVJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 43,958 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 43,391 miles

o/s/r inner sill slight corrosion

signs of fuel leak front of engine

Fail 16 Jul 2013 43,372 miles

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

o/s/r inner sill slight corrosion

signs of fuel leak front of engine

Pass 25 Jun 2012 42,574 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2012 42,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2011 41,632 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 40,845 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 39,751 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 39,751 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 38,494 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 37,082 miles

Front wipers are a bit smeary.

N/S/F outter CV boot is perished.

Rear tyres are on 2-3mm, N/S/R starting to perish.

Slight exhaust blow from centre pipe join.

Fail 16 Jul 2007 37,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front wipers are abit smeary.

N/S/F outter CV boot is perished.

O/S/F tyre worn between 2-3mm.

Rear tyres are on 2-3mm, N/S/R starting to perish.

Slight exhaust blow from centre pipe join.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 35,605 miles

advise hole in driverside outer sill front not within any prescribed area's

Pass 15 Jul 2005 34,245 miles

slight blow on exhaust,middle section.driverside outer sill corroding rear part ok for test

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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F822 MVJ is a 1989 Rover Maestro in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 F822 MVJ, 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 F822 MVJ registered?

F822 MVJ is a 1989 Rover Maestro, first registered on 9 June 1989.

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