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L453 ORR

1994 Rover Maestro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

195,842 mi
Last recorded195,842 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover Maestro94,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL453 ORR
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 195,842 miles

battery insecure

corrosion on sills

wear in steering rack

Pass 15 Jul 2010 195,686 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 186,827 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 64,249 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 186,827 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 186,827 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 177,133 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 177,131 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 166,120 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 166,120 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 154,362 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 154,361 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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L453 ORR is a 1994 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L453 ORR, 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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What year was L453 ORR registered?

L453 ORR is a 1994 Rover Maestro, first registered on 9 June 1994.

Is L453 ORR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L453 ORR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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