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H165 MDA

1990 Rover Maestro

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

169,446 mi
Last recorded169,446 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1990 Rover Maestro71,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH165 MDA
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 169,446 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in bottom corners of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 159,195 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 159,067 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 149,572 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sills ect (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 142,690 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

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

repairs to sills

Pass 29 Dec 2016 138,561 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 138,536 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 138,509 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 131,760 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 7 Aug 2015 131,757 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 14 Jul 2014 131,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 131,751 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2012 130,118 miles

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Aug 2012 130,093 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Aug 2011 124,017 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 123,992 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 115,393 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 115,382 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 115,771 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 115,166 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 113,387 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 111,005 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 110,965 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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H165 MDA is a 1990 Rover Maestro in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 H165 MDA, 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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H165 MDA is a 1990 Rover Maestro, first registered on 23 August 1990.

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