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1993 Rover Maestro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,944 mi
Last recorded72,944 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Maestro87,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL568 URL
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 72,944 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 72,246 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 71,713 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 71,204 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner side rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2023 71,173 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main run brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2022 69,670 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run underside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck pipes ()

Pass 28 Jan 2019 69,659 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 69,659 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 69,125 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction of rotation wrong way. (5.2.3 (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 67,651 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 66,106 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 64,564 miles

see advise sheet number 989992465135

Fail 11 Jun 2015 64,539 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 61,105 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 57,913 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 55,170 miles

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

oil leak off engine

Pass 9 Jun 2011 52,847 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 50,983 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 45,570 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside door corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2008 43,069 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 41,363 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 39,828 miles

slight movement in both rear weel bearings

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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L568 URL is a 1993 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 L568 URL, 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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L568 URL is a 1993 Rover Maestro, first registered on 16 October 1993.

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