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K285 RLU

1993 Rover Maestro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,270 mi
Last recorded99,270 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Maestro87,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK285 RLU
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 99,270 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 99,259 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 99,249 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Engine mounting bracket excessively loose bolts missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2013 99,137 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 99,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 98,831 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 98,831 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 98,647 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 98,496 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 98,173 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 97,246 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 96,610 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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K285 RLU is a 1993 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 K285 RLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K285 RLU registered?

K285 RLU is a 1993 Rover Maestro, first registered on 26 March 1993.

Is K285 RLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K285 RLU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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