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G899 UFC

1989 Rover Maestro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,736 mi
Last recorded93,736 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2007
Typical for 1989 Rover Maestro68,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG899 UFC
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2007 93,736 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 93,736 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2006 52,597 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 52,597 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G899 UFC is a 1989 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G899 UFC, 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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G899 UFC is a 1989 Rover Maestro, first registered on 4 December 1989.

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