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H255 XYR

1990 Rover Maestro

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

85,007 mi
Last recorded85,007 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1990 Rover Maestro71,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH255 XYR
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 85,007 miles

cv boots in very poor condition

floor and sills very rusty and weak

Pass 27 Aug 2013 83,035 miles

both outer sills very weak

front anti roll bar bushes in very poor condition

oil leaks

Fail 22 Aug 2013 83,032 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both outer sills very weak

front anti roll bar bushes in very poor condition

oil leaks

Fail 1 Aug 2012 80,722 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no plates in poor condition

outer driveshaft boot in poor condition

rear of outer sills in poor condition & weak

Pass 1 Aug 2012 80,722 miles

no plates in poor condition

outer driveshaft boot in poor condition

rear of outer sills in poor condition & weak

Pass 1 Oct 2007 75,760 miles

front suspension noisey

bad oil leaks

Fail 1 Oct 2007 75,760 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

bad oil leaks

front suspension noisey

Pass 19 Sep 2006 62,464 miles

bad oil leaks

nearside rear tyre low on tread

offside rear tyre on legal limits

Fail 18 Sep 2006 62,461 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)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

bad oil leaks

nearside rear tyre low on tread

offside rear tyre on legal limits

Pass 16 Sep 2005 50,539 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 50,539 miles

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

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

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

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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H255 XYR is a 1990 Rover Maestro in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H255 XYR, 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 H255 XYR registered?

H255 XYR is a 1990 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H255 XYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H255 XYR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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