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K355 XFD

1993 Rover Maestro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,974 mi
Last recorded128,974 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1993 Rover Maestro87,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK355 XFD
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 128,974 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 128,150 miles

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

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

all brake pipes covered in grease so unable to check condition

Fail 26 Feb 2013 128,147 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

all brake pipes covered in grease so unable to check condition

Pass 8 Feb 2012 125,198 miles

Excessive play to offside steering rack

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside screen washer just aimed very low on screen

Oil leak

Spare wheel missing

Fail 31 Jan 2012 125,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Excessive play to offside steering rack

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside screen washer just aimed very low on screen

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare wheel missing

Pass 19 Jan 2011 21,269 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 118,686 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 118,686 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 116,664 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 116,664 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 114,611 miles

some play in rack

Pass 7 Feb 2007 112,625 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 112,615 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 105,890 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 105,788 miles

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

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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K355 XFD is a 1993 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K355 XFD, 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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K355 XFD is a 1993 Rover Maestro, first registered on 8 July 1993.

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