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J90 APL

1992 Rover Maestro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,286 mi
Last recorded76,286 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1992 Rover Maestro76,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 APL
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 76,286 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

bottom of n/s 'A' post corroded

front corner of driver's door corroded

front corner of passenger door corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2015 76,286 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

bottom of n/s 'A' post corroded

front corner of driver's door corroded

front corner of passenger door corroded

outer wall of o/s front tyre perished / cracked

Pass 27 May 2014 194,642 miles

both front shock absorbers weak

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f door aperature corroded at bottom

n/s/f door outer skin corroded and has a hole in it

n/s/f outer cv gaiter cracked

o/s/f door aperture corroded at bottom

o/s/f door outer skin corroded

o/s/f outer cv gaiter cracked

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

oil leak

windscreen outer aperture corroded

Fail 17 May 2014 194,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front shock absorbers weak

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f door aperature corroded at bottom

n/s/f door outer skin corroded and has a hole in it

n/s/f outer cv gaiter cracked

o/s/f door aperture corroded at bottom

o/s/f door outer skin corroded

o/s/f outer cv gaiter cracked

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

oil leak

windscreen outer aperture corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 193,468 miles

centre exhaust mount in poor condition

Pass 9 Mar 2012 193,032 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Dec 2010 192,893 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 192,882 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 192,780 miles

diesel pipe damaged but not leaking on (floor pan)

nearside rear brake binding but not excessive

slight play in steering on nearside

Fail 3 Sep 2009 192,776 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

diesel pipe damaged but not leaking on (floor pan)

nearside rear brake binding but not excessive

slight play in steering on nearside

Pass 30 Jun 2008 192,532 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Jun 2007 192,265 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 192,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 191,807 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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J90 APL is a 1992 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J90 APL, 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 J90 APL registered?

J90 APL is a 1992 Rover Maestro, first registered on 13 January 1992.

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