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L798 UEU

1993 Rover Maestro

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,088 mi
Last recorded141,088 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover Maestro87,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL798 UEU
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 141,088 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

unber body corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2012 141,088 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

unber body corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2010 133,824 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 133,824 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 128,953 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 128,949 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 122,217 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise nearside body badly damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2008 122,212 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise nearside body badly damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2007 115,891 miles

damage to n/s of car

Pass 27 Sep 2006 110,571 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 110,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage to nearside of vechile

nearside rear door does not open

Pass 9 Sep 2005 104,245 miles

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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L798 UEU is a 1993 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L798 UEU, 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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L798 UEU is a 1993 Rover Maestro, first registered on 20 December 1993.

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