MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,983 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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o/s sill to floor n/s outer sill n/s under rear of sill and o/s under rear arch slight corrosion
center exhaust silencer slightly leaking
nearside rear inner sill area corroded
nearside rear wheel bearing noisey
offside rear shock absorber slight leak
offside rear tyre worn on extreme inner edge
oil leak
underbody undersealed/painted
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
bad oil leak from engine poss rocker cover gasket , leak over fuel hoses and suspension
corrosion around fuel filler neck (corroded away
general body work corroded and in poor condition
imbalance on rear brake brakes
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
bad oil leak from engine poss rocker cover gasket , leak over fuel hoses and suspension
corrosion around fuel filler neck (corroded away
general body work corroded and in poor condition
imbalance on rear brake brakes
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s and o/s outer sill and wheel arches panels corroded
oil leak from engine getting on to o/s front suspension (excessive)
one n/s rear side light not working
slight imbalance on rear brakes
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
bodywork generally in poor condition (surface corrosion)
n/s and o/s outer sill and wheel arches panels corroded
oil leak from engine getting on to o/s front suspension (excessive)
one n/s rear side light not working
slight imbalance on rear brakes
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak corrosion on outer sill panels;front and rear wheel arches and floor pans
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Rover Maestro?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J298 LKP is a 1991 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 J298 LKP, 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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J298 LKP is a 1991 Rover Maestro, first registered on 30 September 1991.
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