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J731 NBH

1991 Rover Maestro

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

112,103 mi
Last recorded112,103 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1991 Rover Maestro65,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ731 NBH
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 112,103 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

corrosion on nearside rear wheel arch

offside cv boot perished

Fail 2 Jul 2009 112,103 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

corrosion on nearside rear wheel arch

corrosion on offside sill

offside cv boot perished

Pass 24 Jul 2008 110,041 miles

general corrosion on inner sills

Fail 2 Jul 2008 110,041 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general corrosion on inner sills

Pass 10 Jul 2007 104,893 miles

n/s/f cv boot perished and starting to split

n/s/r brake has slight bind

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2007 104,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f cv boot perished and starting to split

n/s/r brake has slight bind

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2006 100,639 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 100,639 miles

Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2006 100,639 miles

Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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J731 NBH is a 1991 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 J731 NBH, 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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J731 NBH is a 1991 Rover Maestro, first registered on 2 August 1991.

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