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K278 KAB

1992 Rover Maestro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,348 mi
Last recorded96,348 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1992 Rover Maestro76,637 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK278 KAB
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 96,348 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 92,667 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 92,666 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 88,648 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 88,647 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 84,184 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 84,018 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 78,859 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 78,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 73,594 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 67,988 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 66,207 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

tailpipe in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2010 62,200 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 62,197 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 55,786 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 55,786 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 46,646 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 46,610 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 39,568 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 39,567 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 34,353 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 33,040 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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K278 KAB is a 1992 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K278 KAB, 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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K278 KAB is a 1992 Rover Maestro, first registered on 22 September 1992.

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