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L989 AUE

1993 Rover Maestro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

124,550 mi
Last recorded124,550 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover Maestro87,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL989 AUE
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2007 124,550 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

155/80/13 tyres fitted to both front wheels

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

blue smoke from exhaust

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy when rotated

o/s door mirror glass cracked

rear box mounting worn

rear no plate cracked

wheel trims fitted to all wheels

Pass 16 Aug 2006 121,305 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 121,305 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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L989 AUE is a 1993 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 L989 AUE, 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 L989 AUE registered?

L989 AUE is a 1993 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 October 1993.

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