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L189 OEG

1994 Rover Maestro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,179 mi
Last recorded138,179 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1994 Rover Maestro94,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL189 OEG
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 138,179 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 137,098 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 137,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 133,393 miles

off side sill corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2014 127,716 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 127,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 123,353 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 120,852 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 118,186 miles

outer sills showing signs off corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2008 106,582 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 94,544 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 90,007 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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L189 OEG is a 1994 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L189 OEG, 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 L189 OEG registered?

L189 OEG is a 1994 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L189 OEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L189 OEG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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