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K226 TFR

1992 Rover Maestro

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,520 mi
Last recorded48,520 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 1992 Rover Maestro76,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK226 TFR
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 48,520 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

very heavy under body paint covering many prescribed areas and brake pipes

Fail 20 Jan 2020 48,519 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

very heavy under body paint covering many prescribed areas and brake pipes

Pass 29 Nov 2016 48,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 48,273 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 46,375 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 44,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear tyre slightly split

Pass 22 Nov 2013 41,983 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 38,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 38,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 35,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 33,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 31,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 28,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 25,960 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 22,553 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 19,323 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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K226 TFR is a 1992 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 K226 TFR, 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 K226 TFR registered?

K226 TFR is a 1992 Rover Maestro, first registered on 30 September 1992.

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