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K89 YJH

1993 Rover Maestro

Yellow Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

139,812 mi
Last recorded139,812 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1993 Rover Maestro87,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK89 YJH
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2013 139,812 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 136,706 miles

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

n/s/f wiper blade split

steering lock n/w

Fail 11 Jul 2012 136,701 miles

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade split

steering lock n/w

Pass 15 Jul 2011 120,661 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 120,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Sep 2010 103,882 miles

front brake pads worn

front brakes out of balance

front brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2010 103,879 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake pads worn

front brakes out of balance

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2009 101,523 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 101,508 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 100,062 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 100,062 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 97,465 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 95,151 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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K89 YJH is a 1993 Rover Maestro in Yellow with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 K89 YJH, 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 K89 YJH registered?

K89 YJH is a 1993 Rover Maestro, first registered on 17 June 1993.

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