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F823 GGK

1989 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,355 mi
Last recorded35,355 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Rover Maestro68,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF823 GGK
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2024 35,355 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe and suspension rusty

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front chassis rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipe rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2020 35,350 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 35,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 35,323 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 35,323 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 35,323 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 35,318 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 35,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front crossmember corroded

fuel filler & breather pipes corroded

Pass 7 May 2010 35,303 miles

unable 2 open o/s/r door from the outside

Fail 4 May 2010 35,303 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

unable 2 open o/s/r door from the outside

Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,197 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres wearing uneven

travel on footbrake

Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,965 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

advise under body corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2007 34,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 34,018 miles

underbody corrosion, slight blow rear exhaust

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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F823 GGK is a 1989 Rover Maestro in Red 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 F823 GGK, 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 F823 GGK registered?

F823 GGK is a 1989 Rover Maestro, first registered on 18 January 1989.

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