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J296 SOV

1991 Rover Maestro

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

43,320 mi
Last recorded43,320 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 1991 Rover Maestro65,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ296 SOV
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 43,320 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 43,313 miles

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2022 42,858 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 42,421 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 42,415 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 41,012 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 39,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 39,766 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 38,955 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 38,316 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 38,030 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 37,687 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 35,448 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 35,432 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 35,432 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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J296 SOV is a 1991 Rover Maestro in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J296 SOV, 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 J296 SOV registered?

J296 SOV is a 1991 Rover Maestro, first registered on 7 October 1991.

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