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L726 PTU

1993 Rover Maestro

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,565 mi
Last recorded72,565 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover Maestro87,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL726 PTU
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 72,565 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 72,555 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 69,578 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 65,807 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 61,505 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 56,097 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 56,097 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 51,481 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 45,692 miles

all brake pipes are coated in thick grease.Both n/s tyres are worn to 2.mm.

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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L726 PTU is a 1993 Rover Maestro in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L726 PTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L726 PTU?

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What year was L726 PTU registered?

L726 PTU is a 1993 Rover Maestro, first registered on 8 November 1993.

Is L726 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L726 PTU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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