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J24 DTU

1991 Rover Maestro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,988 mi
Last recorded82,988 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1991 Rover Maestro65,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 DTU
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 82,988 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 82,962 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 78,791 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 78,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

coolant leak inside cab from htr matrix pipe

Pass 26 Mar 2008 73,299 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 73,107 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 66,522 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 59,448 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 59,410 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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J24 DTU is a 1991 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J24 DTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J24 DTU registered?

J24 DTU is a 1991 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J24 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J24 DTU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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