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G378 VMT

1989 Rover Maestro

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,398 mi
Last recorded145,398 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 1989 Rover Maestro68,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG378 VMT
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 145,398 miles

Boot floor is starting to corrode from underneath

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 143,157 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside door mirror glass parcially insecure.

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 7 Aug 2013 143,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside door mirror glass parcially insecure.

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 1 Nov 2011 142,786 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 142,786 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 142,780 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

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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G378 VMT is a 1989 Rover Maestro in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G378 VMT, 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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G378 VMT is a 1989 Rover Maestro, first registered on 3 November 1989.

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