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J973 VWC

1991 Rover Maestro

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,023 mi
Last recorded26,023 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1991 Rover Maestro65,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ973 VWC
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 26,023 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 26,023 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 25,026 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 23,776 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 22,015 miles

Engine oil filler cap poor fit

Front brake discs slight judder on brakeing

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 20,707 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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J973 VWC is a 1991 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J973 VWC, 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 J973 VWC registered?

J973 VWC is a 1991 Rover Maestro, first registered on 9 August 1991.

Is J973 VWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J973 VWC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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