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J769 VMO

1992 Rover Maestro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

100,746 mi
Last recorded100,746 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1992 Rover Maestro76,637 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ769 VMO
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2014 100,746 miles

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

nearside rear parking brake binding slightly

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 2 Sep 2014 100,746 miles

nearside rear parking brake binding slightly

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 27 Aug 2013 100,730 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre flat

Fail 19 Aug 2013 100,730 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre flat

Pass 21 Aug 2012 100,539 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 100,242 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 100,228 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 100,135 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 100,135 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 99,967 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 99,967 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 99,791 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 99,791 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2007 99,553 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 99,553 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 97,306 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 97,306 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J769 VMO is a 1992 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1992 Rover Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 76,637 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 J769 VMO, 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 34 years old, this Rover Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J769 VMO registered?

J769 VMO is a 1992 Rover Maestro, first registered on 13 May 1992.

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