MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,888 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front seat belt stalk cover damaged
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front bumper mounting bracket corroded
Oil leak engine/transmission ()
general under body corrosion ,front lower inner wings/sills etc.
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near rear suspension mounting ,as marked on body floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower sill near seat belt mounting (6.1.B.2)
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front seat belt stalk cover damaged
Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer edge
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front bumper mounting bracket corroded
Oil leak engine/transmission ()
general under body corrosion ,front lower inner wings/sills etc.
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
body floor panels repaired on inside faces only
n/s and o/s front inner wings corroded on lower edges
transmission/engine oil leaks
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine oil leak
n/s seat belt stalk cover broken
o/s front bumper mount corroded
o/s rear bumper end corroded
various front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
under body generly corroded
various welding carried out on body floor unable to fully check without removing seats and carpets
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear tyres perishing
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover Maestro?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L896 BUE is a 1994 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 L896 BUE, 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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L896 BUE is a 1994 Rover Maestro, first registered on 20 June 1994.
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