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G422 PMX

1989 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,862 mi
Last recorded49,862 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Rover Maestro68,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG422 PMX
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 49,862 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play n/s/f top mount

Fail 9 May 2014 49,862 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s no plate lamp limited light to rear

slight play n/s/f top mount

Pass 29 Apr 2013 49,842 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 49,738 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 49,738 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,551 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 49,551 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 49,540 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion sills

play rack

slight play o/s top mount

Pass 30 Nov 2007 49,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play rack

Fail 8 Dec 2006 49,459 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play rack †slight bind o/s/f †corrosion sills

Pass 8 Dec 2006 49,459 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play rack †slight bind o/s/f †corrosion sills

Pass 29 Sep 2005 49,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play rack n/s/f tyre 2mm edge

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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G422 PMX is a 1989 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G422 PMX, 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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G422 PMX is a 1989 Rover Maestro, first registered on 28 September 1989.

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