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J398 YAR

1992 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,640 mi
Last recorded63,640 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover Maestro76,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ398 YAR
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2009 63,640 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2008 62,608 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2007 61,575 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion appearing at both sills and rear wheel arches likely to be holed soon

Pass 23 Mar 2006 60,574 miles

corrosion at sill edges

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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J398 YAR is a 1992 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Rover Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 76,637 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 J398 YAR, 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 34 years old, this Rover Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J398 YAR registered?

J398 YAR is a 1992 Rover Maestro, first registered on 4 March 1992.

Is J398 YAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J398 YAR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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