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L234 FBW

1993 Rover Maestro

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,410 mi
Last recorded114,410 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover Maestro87,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL234 FBW
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2011 114,410 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 110,566 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 14 Jun 2009 100,148 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2009 100,148 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2008 88,189 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2008 88,189 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2007 75,752 miles

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

both rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 9 May 2006 71,798 miles

Condition of both rear wheel arches

Corosion to offside front step sill

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Strong smell of diesel from engine around fuel lift pump

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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L234 FBW is a 1993 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 L234 FBW, 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 L234 FBW registered?

L234 FBW is a 1993 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L234 FBW safe to buy?

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