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L485 HVP

1994 Rover Maestro

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,162 mi
Last recorded53,162 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Maestro94,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL485 HVP
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 53,162 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 52,925 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 52,665 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 52,289 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 51,965 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 51,632 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 51,186 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 50,633 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 49,724 miles

All four tyre sidewalls are starting to crack

Pass 28 Dec 2016 48,000 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2016 43,980 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 42,661 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 42,661 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 40,640 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

offside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 26 Feb 2014 40,640 miles

Oil leak

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

offside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 28 May 2012 36,902 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 34,276 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 31,329 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 30,804 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 30,542 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 30,451 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 30,299 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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L485 HVP is a 1994 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 L485 HVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L485 HVP?

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What year was L485 HVP registered?

L485 HVP is a 1994 Rover Maestro, first registered on 13 June 1994.

Is L485 HVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L485 HVP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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