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L156 JDA

1994 Rover Maestro

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,093 mi
Last recorded154,093 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 1994 Rover Maestro94,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL156 JDA
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2015 154,093 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 154,093 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 150,698 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2014 150,692 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2012 144,366 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2012 144,366 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

battery insecure

Fail 6 Apr 2011 130,059 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 130,059 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 126,307 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 117,855 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 115,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 115,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 105,778 miles

Battery insecure

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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L156 JDA is a 1994 Rover Maestro in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1994 Rover Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 94,455 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 L156 JDA, 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 32 years old, this Rover Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L156 JDA registered?

L156 JDA is a 1994 Rover Maestro, first registered on 28 June 1994.

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