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J478 SOL

1991 Rover Maestro

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,708 mi
Last recorded50,708 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Rover Maestro65,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ478 SOL
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2008 50,708 miles

Corrosion to BOTH Rear wheel arches and outer sill ends.

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer has minor blow (holed)

Slight play in steering rack on off side.

engine oil over maximum level.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 40,561 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 30,986 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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J478 SOL is a 1991 Rover Maestro in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J478 SOL, 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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What year was J478 SOL registered?

J478 SOL is a 1991 Rover Maestro, first registered on 28 October 1991.

Is J478 SOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J478 SOL shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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