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G812 VHM

1990 Rover Maestro

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,018 mi
Last recorded119,018 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 1990 Rover Maestro71,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG812 VHM
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 119,018 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 118,870 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 118,870 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 118,587 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 118,587 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 117,997 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 117,242 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 117,242 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 116,603 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 116,603 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 116,123 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 116,112 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 115,420 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 114,869 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 114,859 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 113,990 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 112,990 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 112,990 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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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G812 VHM is a 1990 Rover Maestro in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 G812 VHM, 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 G812 VHM registered?

G812 VHM is a 1990 Rover Maestro, first registered on 8 February 1990.

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