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L296 HDC

1994 Rover Maestro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2007
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

140,927 mi
Last recorded140,927 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2006
Typical for 1994 Rover Maestro94,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL296 HDC
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2006 140,927 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

drivers door handle is damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2006 134,691 miles

drivers door exterior handle incomplete

drivers door insecure

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

fuel pipes corroded

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

rear spring hangers heavily corroded

suspect injector blow past

Fail 6 Feb 2006 134,691 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers door exterior handle incomplete

drivers door insecure

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

fuel pipes corroded

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

rear spring hangers heavily corroded

suspect injector blow past

Fail 1 Feb 2006 134,609 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

drivers door exterior handle incomplete

drivers door insecure

fuel pipes corroded

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2006 134,207 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

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

bumper insecure

fuel pipes corroded

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

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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L296 HDC is a 1994 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

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 L296 HDC, 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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L296 HDC is a 1994 Rover Maestro, first registered on 22 January 1994.

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