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G954 JOF

1990 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,202 mi
Last recorded87,202 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 1990 Rover Maestro71,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG954 JOF
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 87,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 23 Jun 2022 87,077 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play noted in steering rack at both nearside and offside

Pass 19 Nov 2020 86,804 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 86,804 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 86,124 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion on brake pipes at front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security light surface corrosion on floor and chassis underside in various places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

brake pad wear indicator wire broken at offside front

surface corrosion on exhaust system at front, centre and rear. Not holed

Pass 21 May 2018 86,098 miles

Brake and clutch pedal anti slip provision worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole at front of centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play at rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 May 2018 86,092 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake and clutch pedal anti slip provision worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole at front of centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play at rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 85,554 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and nearside gators cracked, but not split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded In front of axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 85,550 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded In front of rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and nearside gators cracked, but not split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded In front of axle (3.6.B.2c)

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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G954 JOF is a 1990 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G954 JOF, 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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G954 JOF is a 1990 Rover Maestro, first registered on 18 April 1990.

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