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F90 BJW

1989 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,850 mi
Last recorded80,850 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Maestro68,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF90 BJW
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 80,850 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 80,850 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 80,804 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 80,532 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 80,473 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 80,410 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 80,389 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 80,268 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 80,182 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 79,910 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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F90 BJW is a 1989 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F90 BJW, 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

How do I check the history of F90 BJW?

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What year was F90 BJW registered?

F90 BJW is a 1989 Rover Maestro, first registered on 23 March 1989.

Is F90 BJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F90 BJW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F90 BJW have outstanding finance?

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