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J224 GMT

1991 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,290 mi
Last recorded61,290 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 1991 Rover Maestro65,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ224 GMT
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 61,290 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 61,287 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 61,284 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 61,253 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 61,180 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 61,175 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 60,432 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 58,656 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 56,854 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 55,521 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion door sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 54,368 miles

Oil Leak

Fail 1 Sep 2015 54,363 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil Leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 52,769 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 51,323 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 51,321 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 50,298 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 50,298 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 49,236 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 49,229 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 48,983 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 48,159 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 47,581 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 47,172 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 46,827 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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J224 GMT is a 1991 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J224 GMT, 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 J224 GMT registered?

J224 GMT is a 1991 Rover Maestro, first registered on 5 September 1991.

Is J224 GMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J224 GMT shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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