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L179 MVJ

1994 Rover Maestro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,379 mi
Last recorded179,379 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 1994 Rover Maestro94,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL179 MVJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 179,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 164,688 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 153,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 139,445 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 139,445 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 127,211 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 126,439 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 125,316 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 123,636 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 122,087 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 122,087 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 120,208 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 120,171 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 118,704 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 117,644 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 25 Feb 2008 115,812 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 113,831 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 111,663 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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L179 MVJ is a 1994 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MVJ, 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 MVJ is a 1994 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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