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L48 BEA

1993 Rover Maestro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

145,372 mi
Last recorded145,372 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover Maestro87,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL48 BEA
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2008 145,372 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

excessive corrosion to near side end of sill

front number plate deteriorated

off side front outer brake pad getting low

Pass 24 Sep 2007 138,998 miles

front no. plate cracked & fading

nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing

rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

some sidewall damage to offside front tyre

Fail 13 Sep 2007 13,897 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front no. plate cracked & fading

nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing

rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

some sidewall damage to offside front tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2006 127,136 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 127,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

rear spring hanger bushes wearing,rear brake pipes corr,n/s centr outer sill corr

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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L48 BEA is a 1993 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L48 BEA, 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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L48 BEA is a 1993 Rover Maestro, first registered on 4 October 1993.

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