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H282 HAR

1990 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

12,430 mi
Last recorded12,430 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover Maestro71,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH282 HAR
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 12,430 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 12,231 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 11,755 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 11,290 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 10,319 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 8,784 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 7,724 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 6,228 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 6,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 5,157 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 5,156 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake binding

Pass 22 Aug 2016 5,118 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 5,117 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear ex pipe fouling on floor panel

Pass 27 Sep 2010 5,081 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 4,970 miles

off side front tyre has slight perish cracks to side wall

off side rear tyre has slight perish cracks to side wall

Pass 25 Sep 2008 4,735 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2008 4,735 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2007 4,674 miles

o/s/f seat belt stalk slightly damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2006 4,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H282 HAR is a 1990 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 H282 HAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H282 HAR registered?

H282 HAR is a 1990 Rover Maestro, first registered on 26 October 1990.

Is H282 HAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H282 HAR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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