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M39 FDL

1994 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,725 mi
Last recorded61,725 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 Rover Maestro94,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM39 FDL
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 61,725 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 61,555 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 60,171 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 58,643 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 57,367 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 55,855 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 55,855 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking temp cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 55,784 miles

Nearside and Offside rear tyres cracked and perished

WET test

Pass 24 Jan 2017 54,952 miles

Nearside front

Offside front door corroded

Rear tyres heavily perished

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 53,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside and offside rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 53,847 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear 26% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 52,848 miles

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

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

Nearside and Offside rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2015 52,848 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside and Offside rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2014 50,828 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside and Offside rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2014 50,828 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside and Offside rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 49,179 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2013 49,179 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear brakes imbalanced by 35%

Pass 2 Mar 2012 47,304 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2012 47,304 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside wiper starting to smear screen

Pass 1 Mar 2011 45,452 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 45,452 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 45,452 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 42,380 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2009 39,402 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

nsf mirror glass missing

Pass 21 Jul 2008 37,910 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 34,286 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 34,286 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 30,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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M39 FDL is a 1994 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M39 FDL, 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 M39 FDL registered?

M39 FDL is a 1994 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M39 FDL shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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