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K229 WFK

1993 Rover Maestro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,783 mi
Last recorded116,783 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover Maestro87,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK229 WFK
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2011 116,783 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disks pitted

Pass 28 Apr 2010

advise exhaust rusty but no holes

advise floors = sills very rusty but no holes

advise front brake flexis perished

aqdvise n/s rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 14 Apr 2009 113,883 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 112,088 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 112,088 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 109,468 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 109,468 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 105,474 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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K229 WFK is a 1993 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1993 Rover Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 87,600 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 K229 WFK, 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 33 years old, this Rover Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K229 WFK is a 1993 Rover Maestro, first registered on 19 April 1993.

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