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H516 UAA

1990 Rover Maestro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

73,126 mi
Last recorded73,126 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Maestro71,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH516 UAA
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 73,126 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 73,066 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 72,134 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 71,605 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 70,952 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 70,845 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 70,802 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 69,569 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

nearside front door corroded

slight oil staining on underside of engine

Fail 6 Nov 2018 69,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

nearside front door corroded

slight oil staining on underside of engine

Pass 8 Nov 2017 68,554 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 68,073 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 68,025 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

clutch pedal rubber slightly worn

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2014 67,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 67,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 64,786 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 61,207 miles

all underside rubber perished

Fail 24 Oct 2012 61,206 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all underside rubber perished

Pass 19 Oct 2011 57,577 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 43,524 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 39,306 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 37,410 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 35,867 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 34,753 miles

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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H516 UAA is a 1990 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 H516 UAA, 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 H516 UAA registered?

H516 UAA is a 1990 Rover Maestro, first registered on 27 November 1990.

Is H516 UAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H516 UAA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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