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L669 TAV

1994 Rover Maestro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,528 mi
Last recorded118,528 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover Maestro94,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL669 TAV
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2014 118,528 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

number four injector leaking combustion gases

Fail 5 Feb 2013 116,887 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 116,887 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 115,504 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2012 115,504 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 113,190 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2011 113,190 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2010 111,831 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 111,831 miles

Centre Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 110,225 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 108,889 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2008 108,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2007 106,910 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2007 106,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 102,752 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 102,752 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L669 TAV is a 1994 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L669 TAV, 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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L669 TAV is a 1994 Rover Maestro, first registered on 12 April 1994.

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