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J156 PPE

1991 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,091 mi
Last recorded45,091 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2007
Typical for 1991 Rover Maestro65,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ156 PPE
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2007 45,091 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake cable fouling exhaust system. †Exhaust system fouling rear axle beam. †Offside door mirror damaged, but still providing view to rear,

Fail 8 Jan 2007 45,091 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake cable fouling exhaust system. Exhaust system fouling rear axle beam. Offside door mirror damaged, but still providing view to rear.

Pass 19 Jan 2006 41,138 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 41,124 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

handbrake cable fouls exhaust silencer.

right rear wheel arch rusted.

water ingress at boot well.

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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J156 PPE is a 1991 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Rover Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 65,223 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 J156 PPE, 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 35 years old, this Rover Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J156 PPE registered?

J156 PPE is a 1991 Rover Maestro, first registered on 2 December 1991.

Is J156 PPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J156 PPE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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