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F895 SPE

1989 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,774 mi
Last recorded73,774 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1989 Rover Maestro68,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF895 SPE
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 73,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front struts corroding not deemed excessive

Pass 24 Apr 2015 69,724 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 64,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 58,895 miles

brake imbalance 24% fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 53,660 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 53,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 51,843 miles

Near side rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Apr 2010 47,630 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 47,321 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 47,950 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 47,950 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 46,646 miles

has quite a lot of pedal travel

Pass 28 Feb 2006 46,394 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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F895 SPE is a 1989 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 F895 SPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F895 SPE registered?

F895 SPE is a 1989 Rover Maestro, first registered on 12 July 1989.

Is F895 SPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F895 SPE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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