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L550 HVP

1994 Rover Maestro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,140 mi
Last recorded59,140 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1994 Rover Maestro94,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL550 HVP
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 59,140 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 59,136 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2019 58,099 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 55,047 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 54,801 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 54,801 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 53,805 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

water leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 52,967 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 524,442 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 52,433 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 51,979 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking with age

offside rear outer wheel arch corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2011 51,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre cracking with age

Pass 20 Oct 2010 50,932 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 49,766 miles

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

both sides front outter c,v boots cracking with age

Fail 5 Oct 2009 49,766 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both sides front outter c,v boots cracking with age

Pass 21 Oct 2008 49,412 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 49,412 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 48,834 miles

SLIGHT TRAVEL IN FOOT BRAKE

Pass 10 Oct 2006 47,773 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT OUTTER C,V BOOT CRACKING WITH AGE.

Pass 13 Oct 2005 46,581 miles

both sides front tyres worn down to 2mm

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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L550 HVP is a 1994 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L550 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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L550 HVP is a 1994 Rover Maestro, first registered on 20 June 1994.

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