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J885 RNC

1992 Rover Maestro

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,805 mi
Last recorded93,805 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover Maestro76,637 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ885 RNC
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2008 93,805 miles

Acceptable amount of blue smoke emitted from tail pipe (only after extended idle).

Corrosion at rear of n/s outer sill withstands thumb pressure.

Damage to n/s rear lamp lens not excessive.

N/S and O/S door mirror glass cracked.

N/S and O/S rear shock absorber protective sleeve corroded.

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

Widscreen wiper spindle bushes worn.

Fail 28 Jan 2008 93,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Acceptable amount of blue smoke emitted from tail pipe (only after extended idle).

Corrosion at rear of n/s outer sill withstands thumb pressure.

Damage to n/s rear lamp lens not excessive.

N/S and O/S door mirror glass cracked.

N/S and O/S rear shock absorber protective sleeve corroded.

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

Widscreen wiper spindle bushes worn.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 91,140 miles

All advisory notes made on initial test still apply.

Fail 16 Jan 2007 91,140 miles

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

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

Satisfactory repair made to n/s rear lamp lens.

Shroud of n/s and o/s rear shock absorber corroded.

Windscreen wiper spindle bushes worn.

Pass 6 Jan 2006 88,210 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes does not appear excessive.

Limited life in o/s outer CV joint gaiter.

Limited life remaining in front brake discs and pads.

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge of tread.

Scratches on windscreen not excessive.

Various areas of chassis/floorpan corroded though not excessive.

Windscreen wiper spindles worn though not affecting effectiveness of wipers.

Fail 6 Jan 2006 88,210 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes does not appear excessive.

Limited life in o/s outer CV joint gaiter.

Limited life remaining in front brake discs and pads.

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge of tread.

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

Scratches on windscreen not excessive.

Various areas of chassis/floorpan corroded though not excessive.

Windscreen wiper spindles worn though not affecting effectiveness of wipers.

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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J885 RNC is a 1992 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J885 RNC, 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 J885 RNC registered?

J885 RNC is a 1992 Rover Maestro, first registered on 3 April 1992.

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