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L943 DOP

1993 Rover Maestro

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

177,910 mi
Last recorded177,910 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 1993 Rover Maestro87,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL943 DOP
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2021 177,910 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine turbo seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 173,185 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 164,057 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 157,504 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 157,494 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 149,643 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 142,640 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 135,474 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 128,160 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 118,300 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 118,286 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 109,714 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 101,134 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 91,862 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 84,207 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 77,934 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 70,169 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 61,928 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 61,918 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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L943 DOP is a 1993 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L943 DOP, 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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L943 DOP is a 1993 Rover Maestro, first registered on 24 September 1993.

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