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G291 NWU

1990 Rover Maestro

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,502 mi
Last recorded94,502 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1990 Rover Maestro71,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG291 NWU
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 94,502 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 94,502 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 91,437 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2015 91,437 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

some rust on front suspension

Pass 5 Aug 2014 90,786 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 90,769 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 89,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 89,103 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 87,587 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 84,051 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 84,051 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in o/s/f steering arm .

Pass 23 Jun 2010 83,395 miles

slight play in steering arm o/s/f .

Pass 24 Jun 2009 79,549 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 78,458 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 78,458 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 74,882 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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G291 NWU is a 1990 Rover Maestro in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1990 Rover Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 71,166 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 G291 NWU, 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 36 years old, this Rover Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G291 NWU registered?

G291 NWU is a 1990 Rover Maestro, first registered on 26 April 1990.

Is G291 NWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G291 NWU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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