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G259 DUY

1989 Rover Maestro

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

79,276 mi
Last recorded79,276 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1989 Rover Maestro68,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG259 DUY
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2010 79,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 78,620 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear arches are corroded and sharp but taped over

Fail 3 Dec 2009 78,620 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear arches are corroded and sharp but taped over

Pass 12 Dec 2008 77,797 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 77,797 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 76,818 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2007 76,818 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2006 75,697 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 75,697 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Engine overheated during test

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 74,315 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 74,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G259 DUY is a 1989 Rover Maestro in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G259 DUY, 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 G259 DUY registered?

G259 DUY is a 1989 Rover Maestro, first registered on 24 October 1989.

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