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H148 PJW

1991 Rover Maestro

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,646 mi
Last recorded70,646 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 1991 Rover Maestro65,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH148 PJW
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 70,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 70,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 69,676 miles

Rear no plate discolour

Rear wheel arches corroding

both rear sills corroding

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel rim dented

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 68,314 miles

Nearside cv gaiter perishing

n/s/r inner & outer sill corroding

o/s/r inner sill corroding

rear no plate discolour

Fail 24 Nov 2016 68,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside cv gaiter perishing

n/s/r inner & outer sill corroding

o/s/r inner sill corroding

rear no plate discolour

Pass 20 Nov 2015 67,589 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 67,342 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 66,992 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all front suspension components corroded but not affecting operation or safety

slight corrosion at base of both c posts

slight corrosion at parking brake cable as marked rear.

Fail 30 Nov 2013 66,992 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all front suspension components corroded but not affecting operation or safety

slight corrosion at base of both c posts

slight corrosion at parking brake cable as marked rear.

Pass 15 Nov 2012 66,059 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 64,853 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 64,220 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 58,567 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 53,278 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 50,632 miles

att to rear exhaust box

Pass 18 Oct 2006 47,099 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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H148 PJW is a 1991 Rover Maestro in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1991 Rover Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 65,223 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 H148 PJW, 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 35 years old, this Rover Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H148 PJW is a 1991 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 July 1991.

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