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M48 LJA

1994 Rover Maestro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

33,149 mi
Last recorded33,149 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover Maestro94,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM48 LJA
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 33,149 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

exhaust fouling front anti-roll bar

Fail 28 Jul 2011 33,145 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

exhaust fouling front anti-roll bar

Pass 12 Mar 2010 31,921 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 23,400 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 23,400 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)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 20,907 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 20,906 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 19,760 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 19,757 miles

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

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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M48 LJA is a 1994 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 M48 LJA, 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 M48 LJA registered?

M48 LJA is a 1994 Rover Maestro, first registered on 14 October 1994.

Is M48 LJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M48 LJA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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