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H492 TYC

1990 Rover Maestro

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,206 mi
Last recorded94,206 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1990 Rover Maestro71,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH492 TYC
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 94,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front door corroded on bottom edge

offside front door corroded on bottom edge

rear number plate slightly faded

rear of boot floor holed

Fail 31 Jul 2012 94,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front door corroded on bottom edge

offside front door corroded on bottom edge

rear number plate slightly faded

rear of boot floor holed

Pass 26 Aug 2008 88,544 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 88,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 77,286 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 77,285 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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H492 TYC is a 1990 Rover Maestro in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H492 TYC, 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

How do I check the history of H492 TYC?

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What year was H492 TYC registered?

H492 TYC is a 1990 Rover Maestro, first registered on 14 September 1990.

Is H492 TYC safe to buy?

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