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L473 OWB

1994 Rover Maestro

Yellow Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,875 mi
Last recorded121,875 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2006
Typical for 1994 Rover Maestro94,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL473 OWB
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2006 121,875 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 121,875 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L473 OWB is a 1994 Rover Maestro in Yellow with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L473 OWB, 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 L473 OWB registered?

L473 OWB is a 1994 Rover Maestro, first registered on 11 March 1994.

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