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H163 CGU

1991 Rover Maestro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,770 mi
Last recorded56,770 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1991 Rover Maestro65,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH163 CGU
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 56,770 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

all lower panel edges are starting to corrode

Fail 16 Aug 2016 56,766 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded A pillar (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A pillar (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

all lower panel edges are starting to corrode

both lower outer sills are slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 52,927 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both tyres are perished in the side walls

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills are corroding (5.2.6)

all lower panel edges are starting to corrode

Pass 11 Aug 2014 51,598 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all lower panel edges are starting to corrode

both outer lower sills are starting to corrode

Pass 7 Aug 2013 49,686 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 48,462 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 46,642 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 45,336 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 43,947 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front discs not vsable

Pass 18 Aug 2009 43,947 miles

front discs not vsable

Pass 20 May 2008 43,932 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 43,875 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 43,432 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 43,432 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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H163 CGU is a 1991 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H163 CGU, 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 H163 CGU registered?

H163 CGU is a 1991 Rover Maestro, first registered on 31 May 1991.

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