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J540 BCH

1991 Rover Maestro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,196 mi
Last recorded40,196 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1991 Rover Maestro65,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ540 BCH
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 May 2012 40,196 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 39,224 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion some brake pipes

slight corrosion various parts of underbody and components

slight cracking rear tyre walls

some welding been done before and painted over looks ok at time of test

Pass 20 May 2010 38,031 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 36,475 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 34,952 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some welding jobs been done and painted over look ok at time of test

Pass 17 May 2007 33,511 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

small chip in windscreen

Pass 19 May 2006 31,061 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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J540 BCH is a 1991 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 J540 BCH, 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 J540 BCH registered?

J540 BCH is a 1991 Rover Maestro, first registered on 27 August 1991.

Is J540 BCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J540 BCH shows 7 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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