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G159 PFK

1989 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,250 mi
Last recorded44,250 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Rover Maestro68,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG159 PFK
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 44,250 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2025 44,133 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2024 43,911 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2023 43,611 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner steering track rod has slight play

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2022 43,509 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2021 43,494 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2019 43,423 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2018 43,364 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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G159 PFK is a 1989 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G159 PFK, 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 G159 PFK registered?

G159 PFK is a 1989 Rover Maestro, first registered on 14 November 1989.

Is G159 PFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G159 PFK shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G159 PFK have outstanding finance?

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