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107,855 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside door slightly corroded
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
oil leak
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside door slightly corroded
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
oil leak
passenger door has slight corrosion
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
passenger door has slight corrosion
Offside wear on door hinges
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside wear on door hinges
Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Both rear doors rusty.
Excess grease around n/s/f suspension/
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rusty arond body,
lens spilt n/s/f,
n/s door rusty.
Both rear doors rusty.
Excess grease around n/s/f suspension/
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rusty arond body,
lens spilt n/s/f,
n/s door rusty.
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Rover Maestro?
Based on 31,503 MOT tests across 6,914 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L698 SPX is a 1993 Rover Maestro in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 L698 SPX, 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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What year was L698 SPX registered?
L698 SPX is a 1993 Rover Maestro, first registered on 11 November 1993.
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