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J788 SOX

1991 Rover Maestro

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,705 mi
Last recorded114,705 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2007
Typical for 1991 Rover Maestro65,223 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ788 SOX
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2007 114,705 miles

advise corrosion in several places on body work and both rear wheel arches corroded and patched

advise oil leaks

advise slight travel on service brake pedal

all steering and suspension showing age

Fail 5 Feb 2007 114,705 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

advise corrosion in several places on body work and both rear wheel arches corroded and patched

advise excessive corrosion in o/s/f inner sill NOT within 30cm of body mounts

advise oil leaks

advise slight travel on service brake pedal

all steering and suspension showing age

Pass 16 Feb 2006 105,805 miles

adv ise corrosion in n/s outer sill

all steering and suspension showing age shock absorbers aged and weak

coolant leaking

fuel hoses showing age

n/s wiper linkage very worn advise

oil leak

rear tyres aged

recommend steam clean to ascertain oil leaks

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 13 Feb 2006 105,799 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise corrosion in n/s outer sill

all steering and suspension showing age shock absorbers aged and weak

coolant leaking

fuel hoses showing age

n/s wiper linkage very worn advise

oil leak

rear tyres aged

recommend steam clean to ascertain oil leaks

slight play in n/s steering rack

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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J788 SOX is a 1991 Rover Maestro in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J788 SOX, 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 J788 SOX registered?

J788 SOX is a 1991 Rover Maestro, first registered on 17 September 1991.

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