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L930 EHB

1993 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

54,351 mi
Last recorded54,351 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Maestro87,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL930 EHB
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 54,351 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 52,625 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 51,530 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 51,530 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 51,092 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 49,493 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 49,493 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 47,138 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 45,530 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 45,502 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively near and offside (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 45,497 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively near and offside (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and rear exhaust rubbers are deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near and offside brake pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play near and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 45,421 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 45,421 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 45,360 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 45,289 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in engine mountings

Pass 8 Jul 2014 45,254 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 45,224 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all tyres cracking and splitting slightly

Fail 9 Jul 2013 45,220 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all tyres cracking and splitting slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,145 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 44,029 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 42,375 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 42,367 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 41,440 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s mirror backing cover missing

Pass 23 Jan 2008 40,188 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2007 35,383 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 35,383 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 30,695 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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L930 EHB is a 1993 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 L930 EHB, 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 L930 EHB registered?

L930 EHB is a 1993 Rover Maestro, first registered on 30 December 1993.

Is L930 EHB safe to buy?

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