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H174 HDF

1990 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

43,416 mi
Last recorded43,416 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Maestro71,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH174 HDF
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 43,416 miles

All Underside coated in protection

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 41,140 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 38,658 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 38,647 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 38,632 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Caliper bolts loose. (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 37,053 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 37,033 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 36,724 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 36,717 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 36,708 miles

2 x rear tyres side walls deteriorating

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2014 36,705 miles

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside & nearside rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 6 Nov 2013 36,704 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear tyre deteriorating (cracking sidewalls & between tread)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 36,704 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear tyre deteriorating (cracking sidewalls & between tread)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 36,448 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 36,535 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Dec 2007 36,179 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 35,938 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 35,938 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 35,653 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 35,653 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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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H174 HDF is a 1990 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 H174 HDF, 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 H174 HDF registered?

H174 HDF is a 1990 Rover Maestro, first registered on 23 November 1990.

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