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K497 XDH

1993 Rover Maestro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,822 mi
Last recorded79,822 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover Maestro87,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK497 XDH
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2008 79,822 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 79,810 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 79,697 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 79,667 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front doors have sharp edges caused by corrosion

nearside rear bumper has sharp edges caused by corrosion

offside rear tyre is perishing and starting to crack

Pass 16 Jun 2006 78,755 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 78,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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 XDH is a 1993 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XDH, 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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What year was K497 XDH registered?

K497 XDH is a 1993 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 June 1993.

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