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L53 XDE

1994 Rover Maestro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

59,151 mi
Last recorded59,151 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover Maestro94,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL53 XDE
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2009 59,151 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 57,990 miles

Corrosion to fuel filler pipes

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 57,967 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Corrosion to fuel filler pipes

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 56,253 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 56,212 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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L53 XDE is a 1994 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L53 XDE, 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 L53 XDE registered?

L53 XDE is a 1994 Rover Maestro, first registered on 5 January 1994.

Is L53 XDE safe to buy?

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