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J314 SOV

1991 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,743 mi
Last recorded57,743 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 1991 Rover Maestro65,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ314 SOV
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 57,743 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 57,484 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle is obviously modified for motorsport

Pass 7 Apr 2016 57,248 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering lock does not engage

Tested as rally car

rear seats unusable

Fail 4 Apr 2016 57,234 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering lock does not engage

Tested as rally car

rear seats unusable

Pass 29 Mar 2014 56,821 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 56,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 56,353 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 56,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 54,410 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 52,717 miles

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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J314 SOV is a 1991 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J314 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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J314 SOV is a 1991 Rover Maestro, first registered on 10 October 1991.

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