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L179 KUX

1994 Rover Maestro

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

56,160 mi
Last recorded56,160 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Maestro94,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL179 KUX
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 56,160 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 52,670 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door shut area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 52,670 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door shut area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 49,402 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 47,928 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 47,926 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2022 45,931 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 45,099 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Dec 2020 44,971 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 44,656 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2018 44,650 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 44,596 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 44,434 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2015 44,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 44,166 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leaks

front number plate cracked

nearside mirror glass cracked

rear shock absorber upper mounting bushes perished

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 8 Apr 2014 44,159 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Registration plate damaged

Internal movement to o/s of steering rack - recommend investigation

N/s mirror glass damaged

O/s front to rear metal brake pipe worn allowing movement to pipe - marked with chalk

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Various engine oil leaks

Pass 8 Apr 2013 43,796 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside mirror glass cracked

slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Fail 2 Apr 2013 43,792 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside mirror glass cracked

slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Pass 28 Mar 2012 43,407 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside mirror glass cracked

small crack in front number plate

Fail 28 Mar 2012 43,407 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside mirror glass cracked

small crack in front number plate

Pass 30 Mar 2011 42,929 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 30 Mar 2011 42,929 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2010 42,306 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 41,276 miles

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)

both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 30 Mar 2009 41,276 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 31 Mar 2008 40,647 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 39,501 miles

Nearside and Offside front tyres perished slightly

Fail 27 Mar 2006 38,373 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

nearside rear strut top mounting deteriorated

offside rear strut top mounting deteriorated

offside wiper blade rubber slightly damaged at ends

Pass 27 Mar 2006 38,373 miles

nearside rear strut top mounting deteriorated

offside rear strut top mounting deteriorated

offside wiper blade rubber slightly damaged at ends

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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L179 KUX is a 1994 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 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 L179 KUX, 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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L179 KUX is a 1994 Rover Maestro, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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