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J230 GPX

1991 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,760 mi
Last recorded28,760 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1991 Rover Maestro65,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ230 GPX
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 28,760 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 28,759 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 28,700 miles

offside rear brake has slight bind

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 28,482 miles

rear silencer corroded

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2016 28,247 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2016 28,232 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 28,168 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

slight play in nearside rear shock absorber rod

slight play in offside rear shock absorber rod

Pass 8 Jul 2014 28,037 miles

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2014 28,009 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside wiper rubber split

Pass 20 Jun 2013 27,650 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 27,024 miles

o/s/rear coil spring rus very close to the fuel filler pipe.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 25,252 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 22,902 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 22,777 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split

offside front tyre loosing shape

slight play felt in steering rack

Fail 6 Jul 2009 22,777 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

nearside wiper blade split

offside front tyre loosing shape

slight play felt in steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2008 22,604 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 22,268 miles

wiper blades in a poor condition.

Fail 3 Jul 2007 22,268 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper blades in a poor condition.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 22,200 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 22,198 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre cracking

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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J230 GPX is a 1991 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J230 GPX, 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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J230 GPX is a 1991 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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