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L965 JFV

1994 Rover Maestro

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,481 mi
Last recorded140,481 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Maestro94,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL965 JFV
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 140,481 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 133,939 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 131,365 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 130,272 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 130,223 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

no locking device on o\s front ball joint and both rear hubs where bolted to rear axle

Fail 20 Sep 2022 130,204 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner wheel arch behind strut (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner and outer sill and around front of inner wheel arch in numerous places (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner and outer sill and around front of inner wheel arch in numerous places (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body below rear bumper has holes caused by corrosion

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 120,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Sep 2021 120,829 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Sep 2020 114,189 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 114,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch wing in front of strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 107,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 104,196 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 104,196 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 100,570 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 93,234 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 85,818 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 85,815 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 77,864 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 77,737 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 72,085 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 72,093 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 62,029 miles

offside rear tyre low pressure

Pass 11 May 2011 52,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2010 42,801 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 42,801 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 May 2009 36,552 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 36,552 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 May 2008 34,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 32,562 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 31,370 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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L965 JFV is a 1994 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L965 JFV, 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 L965 JFV registered?

L965 JFV is a 1994 Rover Maestro, first registered on 25 May 1994.

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