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L477 RCL

1993 Rover Maestro

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,025 mi
Last recorded156,025 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1993 Rover Maestro87,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL477 RCL
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 156,025 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 156,024 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 151,975 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 18 Jul 2014 146,580 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 142,026 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 135,911 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 135,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 129,882 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 124,272 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 119,375 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008
Pass 18 Jul 2007 110,151 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 61,075 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 104,377 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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L477 RCL is a 1993 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L477 RCL, 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 L477 RCL registered?

L477 RCL is a 1993 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 November 1993.

Is L477 RCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L477 RCL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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