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K538 UVV

1992 Rover Maestro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,052 mi
Last recorded74,052 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Maestro76,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK538 UVV
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 74,052 miles

under vehicle corrosion but not excessive

Pass 17 Apr 2024 74,023 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 74,005 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS DUE STANDING BUT STILL O/K

Pass 16 Jun 2018 73,986 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 73,964 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 73,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint needs attention soon (2.4.G.2)

various under body corrosion

Fail 26 May 2016 73,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking goes above fuel tank ( rusted through) (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (marked) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to rear exhaust mount (marked) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (marked) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill ( marked) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint needs attention soon (2.4.G.2)

various under body corrosion

Pass 26 May 2015 72,690 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 72,044 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 71,385 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 May 2012 70,562 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 69,034 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 67,239 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 66,351 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 55,288 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 44,770 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 37,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

near side front headlamp aim just on limit(low)

near side rear tyre perishing

slight corrision to off side rear outer sill

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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K538 UVV is a 1992 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 K538 UVV, 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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K538 UVV is a 1992 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K538 UVV safe to buy?

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