MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,893 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight play in o/s steering rack
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Rover Maestro?
Based on 31,503 MOT tests across 6,914 vehicles.
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J438 SPJ is a 1992 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 J438 SPJ, 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 J438 SPJ registered?
J438 SPJ is a 1992 Rover Maestro, first registered on 24 May 1992.
Is J438 SPJ safe to buy?
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