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L981 MRM

1994 Rover Maestro

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

66,599 mi
Last recorded66,599 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Maestro94,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL981 MRM
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 66,599 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 66,584 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 66,280 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 66,010 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 66,006 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 65,665 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 65,665 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 65,393 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 64,319 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 64,305 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested No pedal due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 62,400 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 May 2018 60,685 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive damp around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 58,582 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 58,582 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 56,828 miles
Fail 30 May 2016 56,828 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 55,208 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 53,418 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 51,872 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 50,259 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,009 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 47,791 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 46,715 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 45,060 miles

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

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

osr arch been covered in tape covering sharp edge

Pass 14 Sep 2007 43,541 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 41,354 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 41,354 miles

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

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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L981 MRM is a 1994 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 L981 MRM, 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 L981 MRM registered?

L981 MRM is a 1994 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 June 1994.

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