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J381 SOP

1991 Rover Maestro

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

145,973 mi
Last recorded145,973 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1991 Rover Maestro65,223 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ381 SOP
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2015 145,973 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 141,175 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 141,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 135,612 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2013 135,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2012 130,183 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 130,183 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 126,949 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 126,145 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 120,691 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 113,870 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 113,870 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2008 106,152 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 98,502 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 90,794 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

unable to open drivers rear door from outside due to handle broken

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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J381 SOP is a 1991 Rover Maestro in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 J381 SOP, 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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J381 SOP is a 1991 Rover Maestro, first registered on 10 September 1991.

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