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L181 MWY

1994 Rover Maestro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,626 mi
Last recorded140,626 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover Maestro94,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL181 MWY
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 140,626 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 140,624 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 132,845 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 132,746 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 123,368 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 123,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 113,246 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 113,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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L181 MWY is a 1994 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L181 MWY, 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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L181 MWY is a 1994 Rover Maestro, first registered on 24 January 1994.

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