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L111 ORC

1993 Rover Maestro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

101,222 mi
Last recorded101,222 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Maestro87,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 ORC
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 101,222 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 100,050 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

play in steering rack ends

Pass 16 Apr 2024 99,015 miles

Service brake pedal has very long travel. No creep, and all wheels lock. Strongly recommend investigation

Pass 27 Apr 2023 98,051 miles

Brake pedal long travel, front brakes lock fully. Recommend investigation.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance recorded at 27%, limit is 30%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 98,051 miles

Brake pedal long travel, front brakes lock fully. Recommend investigation.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance recorded at 27%, limit is 30%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades cleaned at VTS to rectify smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working Bulb replaced at VTS (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 97,199 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 96,103 miles

Offside Front play in steering rack end

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 95,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack end

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 95,027 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 93,693 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 92,663 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack end

Pass 29 Oct 2015 91,261 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 89,826 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 89,826 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 87,730 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 87,730 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 86,574 miles

nearside rear coil spring top mounting plate rotting.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 85,726 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 84,235 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 83,186 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 81,676 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 79,284 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 77,333 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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L111 ORC is a 1993 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 L111 ORC, 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 L111 ORC registered?

L111 ORC is a 1993 Rover Maestro, first registered on 10 September 1993.

Is L111 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L111 ORC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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