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L207 HMO

1993 Rover Maestro

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

42,311 mi
Last recorded42,311 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Maestro87,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL207 HMO
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 42,311 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 40,106 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 40,102 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 40,091 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 40,091 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 40,081 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 40,081 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 39,942 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 39,942 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 38,310 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 35,430 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 35,430 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 30,919 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 Apr 2013 27,831 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 27,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 24,676 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 24,676 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 23,642 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 23,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 23,024 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 22,126 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 22,126 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 21,153 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 20,146 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 20,146 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 18,164 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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L207 HMO is a 1993 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1993 Rover Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 87,600 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 L207 HMO, 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 33 years old, this Rover Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L207 HMO registered?

L207 HMO is a 1993 Rover Maestro, first registered on 2 December 1993.

Is L207 HMO safe to buy?

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