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L527 HVP

1994 Rover Maestro

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,636 mi
Last recorded88,636 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover Maestro94,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL527 HVP
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 88,636 miles

Corrosion in both rear outer wheel arches. Will require further attention soon to prevent sharp edges.

Front brake disc pads appear to be thin. Advise further investigation.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front wheel trim is cable tied in incorrect position snd rubbing on valve stem.

Outer surface of steering wheel is becoming detached from inner rim.

Slight damage to offside headlamp lens and condensation within.

Fail 10 Mar 2010 88,636 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Corrosion in both rear outer wheel arches. Will require further attention soon to prevent sharp edges.

Front brake disc pads appear to be thin. Advise further investigation.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front wheel trim is cable tied in incorrect position snd rubbing on valve stem.

Outer surface of steering wheel is becoming detached from inner rim.

Slight damage to offside headlamp lens and condensation within.

Pass 14 Nov 2008 87,663 miles

damage to nearside outer bodysill

handbrake efficiency on accepted minimum limit

Fail 4 Nov 2008 87,618 miles

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

damage to nearside outer bodysill

handbrake efficiency on accepted minimum limit

Pass 12 Oct 2007 85,511 miles

Battery insecure

Heavy stress cracking in offside driveshaaft outer CVJ gaiter.

Oil leak

Some corrosion starting at base of offside B post

Some cracking and deterioration to inner wall aand scuffing on outer wall of nearside rear tyre.

Some damage to nearside central outer body sill.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 82,403 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 88,388 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 79,565 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 79,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R strut lower bush displaced

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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L527 HVP is a 1994 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L527 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.

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L527 HVP is a 1994 Rover Maestro, first registered on 13 June 1994.

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