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K497 RYS

1993 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,305 mi
Last recorded43,305 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2006
Typical for 1993 Rover Maestro87,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK497 RYS
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2006 43,305 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 42,115 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 42,115 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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K497 RYS is a 1993 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K497 RYS, 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

How do I check the history of K497 RYS?

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What year was K497 RYS registered?

K497 RYS is a 1993 Rover Maestro, first registered on 2 July 1993.

Is K497 RYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K497 RYS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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