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L457 AFJ

1993 Rover Maestro

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,867 mi
Last recorded100,867 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover Maestro87,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL457 AFJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2007 100,867 miles

N/S sill has corrosion in the flange

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Nov 2007 100,867 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

N/S sill has corrosion in the flange

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2006 99,415 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 99,415 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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L457 AFJ is a 1993 Rover Maestro in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L457 AFJ, 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 L457 AFJ registered?

L457 AFJ is a 1993 Rover Maestro, first registered on 13 October 1993.

Is L457 AFJ safe to buy?

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