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L820 OWJ

1994 Rover Maestro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

262,685 mi
Last recorded262,685 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover Maestro94,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL820 OWJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 262,685 miles

surface corrosion to floorpan and sills

Fail 8 Oct 2009 262,677 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

surface corrosion to floorpan and sills

Pass 10 Sep 2008 254,136 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 254,096 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s outer sill getting weak..rear chassis staring to corrode..rear shackle bushes starting to wear..rear metal brake pipes strting to corrode

slight wear in n/s/f lower arm front bush..slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing..pin hole in n/s cv boot

Pass 12 Sep 2007 243,372 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 243,368 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 243,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT †front tyres different size to rear

Pass 12 Sep 2006 239,527 miles

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

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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L820 OWJ is a 1994 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L820 OWJ, 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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What year was L820 OWJ registered?

L820 OWJ is a 1994 Rover Maestro, first registered on 17 March 1994.

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