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L328 XJF

1993 Rover Maestro

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,588 mi
Last recorded27,588 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Maestro87,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL328 XJF
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 27,588 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 27,562 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 27,554 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 27,526 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake pedal travel slightly long

Pass 6 Oct 2022 27,461 miles

brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Oct 2021 27,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 27,395 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 27,325 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 27,277 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 27,214 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 27,214 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 27,174 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 27,169 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 27,144 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 26,979 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 26,975 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 26,826 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 26,789 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside front brake pad wear indicator wire not connected

Pass 5 Sep 2012 26,754 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 26,737 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 26,656 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 26,545 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 26,545 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pad wear indicater wires broken

Pass 7 Aug 2008 26,199 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 25,446 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 24,306 miles

advise o/s/f brake pad wear indicator wire brocken

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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L328 XJF is a 1993 Rover Maestro in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L328 XJF, 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 L328 XJF registered?

L328 XJF is a 1993 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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The MOT history for L328 XJF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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