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J668 GFV

1991 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,529 mi
Last recorded67,529 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 1991 Rover Maestro65,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ668 GFV
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 67,529 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2019 66,204 miles

Extensive welding repairs to underside well smothered in underseal unable to assess welding quality

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 66,201 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 66,140 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and rear floor/jacking point/inner/outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/jacking point/inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and rear inner/outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/jacking point/inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 64,572 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 64,571 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to inner sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 61,326 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 61,324 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 60,214 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 60,214 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases all system (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 58,331 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 58,331 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 56,080 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 56,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 52,896 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 52,896 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 49,573 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 49,573 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 46,154 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 46,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 43,297 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 43,297 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 40,193 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 37,554 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 37,554 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 34,993 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 32,586 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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J668 GFV is a 1991 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J668 GFV, 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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J668 GFV is a 1991 Rover Maestro, first registered on 6 September 1991.

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