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J54 SOA

1991 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,802 mi
Last recorded21,802 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2007
Typical for 1991 Rover Maestro65,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ54 SOA
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2007 21,802 miles

DOOR UNABLE TO OPEN NEAR SIDE DOOR SEAT BELT JAMED IN DOOR

Pass 11 Aug 2006 206,438 miles

Oil leak

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

unable to open near side rear door or to check seat belt clasp

Fail 11 Aug 2006 206,438 miles

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

Oil leak

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

unable to open near side rear door or to check seat belt clasp

Pass 6 Aug 2005 18,923 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2005 18,923 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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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J54 SOA is a 1991 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J54 SOA, 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 J54 SOA registered?

J54 SOA is a 1991 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J54 SOA safe to buy?

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