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L28 AKE

1993 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

36,938 mi
Last recorded36,938 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover Maestro87,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL28 AKE
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 36,938 miles

avanced corrosion o/s rear wheel arch panel

Fail 24 Oct 2011 36,938 miles

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

avanced corrosion o/s rear wheel arch panel

Pass 18 Oct 2010 35,424 miles

Oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2010 35,424 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2009 33,620 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 33,620 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 31,858 miles

offside front tyre is wearing inner edge

offside rear shock absorber is damp

Fail 17 Oct 2008 31,856 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

engine has an oil leak

offside front tyre is wearing inner edge

offside rear shock absorber is damp

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 22 Oct 2007 29,962 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 28,272 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 28,272 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracked walls

Pass 24 Oct 2005 26,334 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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L28 AKE is a 1993 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L28 AKE, 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 L28 AKE registered?

L28 AKE is a 1993 Rover Maestro, first registered on 8 November 1993.

Is L28 AKE safe to buy?

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