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K29 VWL

1992 Rover Maestro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,926 mi
Last recorded48,926 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover Maestro76,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK29 VWL
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2008 48,926 miles

both front wheels have slight brake bind

brake fluid close to min

center section of exhaust to rear section joint has slight leak

downpipe to center section joint has slight leak of gases

engine oil leaks

exhaust downpipe damaged and cable tied with plastic straps

front brake pads wearing thin

offside front seat belt has clip plastic missing

rear number plate starting to deteriate

red flashing light on dash at coolant gauge

Fail 13 Jun 2008 48,771 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front wheels have slight brake bind

brake fluid close to min

center section of exhaust to rear section joint has slight leak

downpipe to center section joint has slight leak of gases

engine oil leaks

exhaust downpipe damaged and cable tied with plastic straps

front brake pads wearing thin

offside front seat belt has clip plastic missing

rear number plate starting to deteriate

red flashing light on dash at coolant gauge

Pass 21 Jun 2007 45,386 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake pad warning wires broken

very slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Fail 23 May 2007 45,170 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion in all door shuts and to outer sills

nearside windscreen wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2006 34,869 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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K29 VWL is a 1992 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K29 VWL, 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 K29 VWL registered?

K29 VWL is a 1992 Rover Maestro, first registered on 2 October 1992.

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