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G70 HOF

1990 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,002 mi
Last recorded141,002 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Maestro71,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG70 HOF
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 141,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 140,786 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 140,763 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 140,673 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive o/s driveshaft seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 140,552 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 140,552 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 140,444 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 140,328 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 140,219 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 140,096 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 139,989 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 139,882 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 139,773 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 139,666 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 139,558 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 139,558 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2012 139,448 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 139,342 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2010 139,197 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2009 139,092 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 138,976 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2008 138,976 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2007 138,862 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 138,696 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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G70 HOF is a 1990 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 G70 HOF, 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 G70 HOF registered?

G70 HOF is a 1990 Rover Maestro, first registered on 5 March 1990.

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