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M225 LDA

1994 Rover Maestro

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,658 mi
Last recorded110,658 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Maestro94,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM225 LDA
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 110,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 108,260 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 108,253 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 106,053 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 106,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 101,272 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 101,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 95,511 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 95,505 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 90,970 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 80,342 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch is corroded and covered in filler

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 73,472 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Offside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear inner upper wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2017 66,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2016 63,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive stud top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner steering arm has play

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2015 55,669 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 55,669 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 52,423 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 48,054 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 48,049 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 43,625 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 39,920 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 36,373 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 33,538 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 26,530 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 25,559 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 25,559 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 24,796 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2005 24,281 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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M225 LDA is a 1994 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M225 LDA, 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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M225 LDA is a 1994 Rover Maestro, first registered on 4 August 1994.

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