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L850 GRD

1993 Rover Maestro

Yellow Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,987 mi
Last recorded115,987 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2014
Typical for 1993 Rover Maestro87,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL850 GRD
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2014 115,987 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 115,921 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 115,921 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

vanbeen standing

Fail 27 Mar 2011 114,326 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

car been standing ligth crossion rear end poor light paton sill reaped poor

Pass 27 Mar 2011 114,326 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

car been standing ligth crossion rear end poor light paton sill reaped poor

Fail 5 Feb 2011 114,961 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

van been standing poor washers tyers perished

Pass 13 Oct 2007 115,687 miles

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2007 115,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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L850 GRD is a 1993 Rover Maestro in Yellow with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L850 GRD, 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 L850 GRD registered?

L850 GRD is a 1993 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 November 1993.

Is L850 GRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L850 GRD shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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