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L242 FBV

1993 Rover Maestro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

882,552 mi
Last recorded882,552 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 1993 Rover Maestro87,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL242 FBV
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 882,552 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2015 882,552 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2014 80,819 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 77,579 miles

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2012 73,677 miles

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2011 70,067 miles

front noplate cracked

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2010 65,353 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 61,902 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 61,902 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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L242 FBV is a 1993 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L242 FBV, 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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L242 FBV is a 1993 Rover Maestro, first registered on 14 October 1993.

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