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L541 AWP

1994 Rover Maestro

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,511 mi
Last recorded165,511 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1994 Rover Maestro94,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL541 AWP
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 165,511 miles

rear arches/sills corroding

Pass 18 May 2017 164,817 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Re-test carried out by C Powell

corrosion on n/s and o/s boot floor

corrosion on n/s and o/s rear wheelarch rims

Fail 11 May 2017 164,751 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle HANDLE MISSING (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion on n/s and o/s boot floor

corrosion on n/s and o/s rear wheelarch rims

Pass 25 May 2016 163,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion on n/s and o/s front of boot floor

Pass 21 May 2015 162,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corosion on n/s and o/s rear wheelarch rims

Pass 23 May 2014 161,948 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked in places

general corrosion around underside of vehicle in places - all solid at time of test

n/s/f tyre slightly cracked in places

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 21 May 2014 161,914 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres slightly cracked in places

general corrosion around underside of vehicle in places - all solid at time of test

n/s/f tyre slightly cracked in places

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 May 2013 160,923 miles

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

corosion bubling away on all lower doors and rear wheelarch rims

o/s front floor center corosion setting in

Fail 13 May 2013 160,923 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

corosion bubling away on all lower doors and rear wheelarch rims

o/s front floor center corosion setting in

Pass 17 May 2012 159,951 miles

both front outer sill corners corroded

coolant rad corroded

o/s/r shock absorber slightly leaking

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 18 May 2011 158,909 miles

both front outer cv boots cracked

both rear inner sill areas corroded - but solid at time of test

coolant rad corroded

o/s/r floor area corroded - butr solid at time of test

o/s/r tyre starting to crack around tread area

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 5 May 2011 158,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front outer cv boots cracked

both rear inner sill areas corroded - but solid at time of test

coolant rad corroded

o/s/r floor area corroded - butr solid at time of test

o/s/r tyre starting to crack around tread area

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 12 May 2010 157,823 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

nearside rear door unable to open

Pass 12 May 2010 157,823 miles

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

nearside rear door unable to open

Pass 13 May 2009 156,857 miles

horn weak

small patches of corrosion starting around jacking points

Pass 12 May 2008 156,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 May 2007 155,148 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 146,925 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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L541 AWP is a 1994 Rover Maestro in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L541 AWP, 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 L541 AWP registered?

L541 AWP is a 1994 Rover Maestro, first registered on 19 May 1994.

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