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J209 PEL

1991 Rover Maestro

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,340 mi
Last recorded79,340 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 1991 Rover Maestro65,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ209 PEL
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1991
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 79,340 miles

Central Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear lower all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 79,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear lower all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 75,905 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked mirror ()

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 75,905 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked mirror ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt resecured (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 73,884 miles

some surface corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 5 Apr 2018 71,459 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak engine ()

some surface corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 5 Apr 2017 68,216 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 68,197 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 64,909 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 63,512 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brakes recording slight imbalance when tested

Pass 27 Oct 2011 61,197 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 53,981 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 45,759 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 41,956 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 35,547 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 28,734 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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J209 PEL is a 1991 Rover Maestro in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 J209 PEL, 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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J209 PEL is a 1991 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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