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L408 PME

1993 Rover Maestro

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,465 mi
Last recorded66,465 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Maestro87,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL408 PME
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 66,465 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 66,433 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 66,360 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 66,302 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 62,647 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 62,647 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 57,097 miles

both wiper blades starting to split

offside and nearside outer cv boots starting to split

offside rear wheel arch corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing unevern

Pass 26 Oct 2006 52,798 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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L408 PME is a 1993 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L408 PME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L408 PME registered?

L408 PME is a 1993 Rover Maestro, first registered on 16 November 1993.

Is L408 PME safe to buy?

The MOT history for L408 PME shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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