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J974 FVH

1991 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,012 mi
Last recorded40,012 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2009
Typical for 1991 Rover Maestro65,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ974 FVH
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2009 40,012 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 38,199 miles

both rear tyres @ 2mm

Fail 17 Jan 2008 38,199 miles

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

both rear tyres @ 2mm

Pass 18 Jan 2007 35,866 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 35,866 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2006 33,870 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2006 33,870 miles

slight engine oil leak

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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J974 FVH is a 1991 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J974 FVH, 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 J974 FVH registered?

J974 FVH is a 1991 Rover Maestro, first registered on 31 October 1991.

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