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K59 FVJ

1992 Rover Maestro

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,987 mi
Last recorded128,987 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover Maestro76,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK59 FVJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2011 128,987 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2010 125,653 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 125,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 121,790 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 121,790 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 117,920 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 117,916 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 115,497 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 110,670 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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K59 FVJ is a 1992 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K59 FVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K59 FVJ registered?

K59 FVJ is a 1992 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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