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H144 BFD

1990 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,656 mi
Last recorded37,656 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 1990 Rover Maestro71,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH144 BFD
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2008 37,656 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 37,656 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear tyres starting to crack

engine leaking oil

gearbox leaking oil

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2007 37,404 miles

Slight exhaust blow at front pipe joint †Nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 6 Sep 2007 37,404 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight exhaust blow at front pipe joint †Nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2006 36,019 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 36,019 miles

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

Offside Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

few areas of surface rust appearing in places

Pass 5 Sep 2005 34,083 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 34,083 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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H144 BFD is a 1990 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H144 BFD, 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 H144 BFD registered?

H144 BFD is a 1990 Rover Maestro, first registered on 4 September 1990.

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