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L359 SEW

1994 Rover Maestro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,493 mi
Last recorded111,493 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 1994 Rover Maestro94,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL359 SEW
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 111,493 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 111,125 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 110,729 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 109,994 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 109,126 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 109,080 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired wont warkwhen engine running (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged under body corroded (7.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 108,438 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 108,438 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 107,728 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 107,010 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 103,649 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 94,131 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 90,816 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 87,672 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 May 2010 87,672 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 84,065 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 78,526 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 72,059 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 72,059 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 66,154 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 66,154 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2006 66,154 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2006 66,154 miles

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

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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L359 SEW is a 1994 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 L359 SEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L359 SEW registered?

L359 SEW is a 1994 Rover Maestro, first registered on 14 March 1994.

Is L359 SEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L359 SEW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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