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F852 PUV

1989 Rover Maestro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

194,384 mi
Last recorded194,384 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Rover Maestro68,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF852 PUV
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 194,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise: crack to screen / corrosion to rear cross member / oil leak / corrosion to under side of vehicle /

advise: play in steering rack

advise: welding repairs

Fail 25 Oct 2012 194,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise: crack to screen / corrosion to rear cross member / oil leak / corrosion to under side of vehicle /

advise: play in steering rack

advise: welding repairs

Pass 12 Oct 2011 189,640 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 185,200 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 180,571 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 175,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise both front shocks damping action

advise both outer sills

advise both rear shocks damping action and dust shields missing

advise crack in screen o/s

advise o/s rack inner joint

advise o/s/r wheel bearing

advise rear cross member

Pass 30 Oct 2008 175,187 miles

advise both front shocks damping action

advise both outer sills

advise both rear shocks damping action and dust shields missing

advise crack in screen o/s

advise o/s rack inner joint

advise o/s/r wheel bearing

advise rear cross member

Pass 5 Nov 2007 169,906 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 169,825 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 165,274 miles

corrosion on nsf strut but not holed

Pass 21 Oct 2005 160,945 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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F852 PUV is a 1989 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F852 PUV, 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 F852 PUV registered?

F852 PUV is a 1989 Rover Maestro, first registered on 16 February 1989.

Is F852 PUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F852 PUV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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