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H161 OVP

1991 Rover Maestro

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,134 mi
Last recorded82,134 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1991 Rover Maestro65,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH161 OVP
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 82,134 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 79,114 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 79,114 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 77,391 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 76,073 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 74,027 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 72,432 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jul 2016 72,432 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 69,954 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2015 69,931 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 66,913 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 66,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 64,077 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 62,302 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 62,301 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2011 58,884 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 54,229 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 53,315 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 53,315 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 51,223 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 48,864 miles

advise slight corrosion offside rear outer sill not within prescribed area.

Pass 20 Feb 2006 47,508 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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H161 OVP is a 1991 Rover Maestro in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H161 OVP, 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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What year was H161 OVP registered?

H161 OVP is a 1991 Rover Maestro, first registered on 20 June 1991.

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