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L288 ORA

1994 Rover Maestro

Yellow Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,264 mi
Last recorded182,264 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover Maestro94,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL288 ORA
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 182,264 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 182,264 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 176,418 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 176,418 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

exhaust fouling centre floor

Pass 30 Sep 2008 172,156 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 172,156 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 165,349 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 165,349 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 157,983 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 157,983 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L288 ORA is a 1994 Rover Maestro in Yellow with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L288 ORA, 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 L288 ORA registered?

L288 ORA is a 1994 Rover Maestro, first registered on 31 May 1994.

Is L288 ORA safe to buy?

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