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J298 LKP

1991 Rover Maestro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,983 mi
Last recorded57,983 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1991 Rover Maestro65,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ298 LKP
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 57,983 miles

o/s sill to floor n/s outer sill n/s under rear of sill and o/s under rear arch slight corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2016 56,366 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 55,182 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 55,167 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 54,776 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2014 54,771 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 54,264 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 54,264 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 53,867 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 53,867 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 51,424 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 51,424 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 44,703 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 44,703 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,016 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 42,016 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 37,199 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 37,199 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 34,272 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 34,272 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 28,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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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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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