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L279 GOJ

1994 Rover Maestro

Yellow Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,042 mi
Last recorded88,042 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1994 Rover Maestro94,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL279 GOJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 88,042 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt still just o.k. at time of test!, (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

drivers sun visor fixing broken but still folding clear of screen o.k.

fuel tank is damp but no obvious leaks visible at time of test!.

windscreen cracked at lower edge, not affecting drivers view of the road at time of test.

Fail 3 Nov 2017 88,029 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides, (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt still just o.k. at time of test!, (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

drivers sun visor fixing broken but still folding clear of screen o.k.

fuel tank is damp but no obvious leaks visible at time of test!.

windscreen cracked at lower edge, not affecting drivers view of the road at time of test.

Pass 8 Nov 2016 83,017 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear beside fuel tank, (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside sun visor fixing broken but still folds clear of screen o.k.

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 83,017 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened front park brake cable broken! (3.5.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear beside fuel tank, (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside sun visor fixing broken but still folds clear of screen o.k.

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 79,679 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 70,634 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 58,121 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

N/S outer sill corroded.

Fail 13 Aug 2013 58,121 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 58,087 miles

Exhaust rusty.

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 57,998 miles

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

drive belt loose

dust covers missimg on both rear shock absorbers

rear fog light wont switch off

recomend brake check

Fail 17 Jan 2011 57,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

drive belt loose

dust covers missimg on both rear shock absorbers

rear fog light wont switch off

recomend brake check

Pass 16 May 2008 53,981 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 53,973 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 52,981 miles

n/s/r bumper insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2006 51,604 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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L279 GOJ is a 1994 Rover Maestro in Yellow with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L279 GOJ, 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 L279 GOJ registered?

L279 GOJ is a 1994 Rover Maestro, first registered on 11 March 1994.

Is L279 GOJ safe to buy?

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