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M761 SKW

1994 Rover Maestro

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

97,006 mi
Last recorded97,006 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover Maestro94,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM761 SKW
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2009 97,006 miles

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

welding repairs of poor quality

Pass 23 Mar 2009 97,006 miles

welding repairs of poor quality

Fail 9 Mar 2009 97,006 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2008 93,803 miles

Oil leak

both offside wheel arches corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2008 93,803 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

both offside wheel arches corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2008 93,605 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both outer wheel arches on offside are corroding

Pass 8 Mar 2007 90,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

speedo not working

Fail 5 Mar 2007 90,688 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

speedo not working

Pass 7 Mar 2006 90,668 miles

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

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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M761 SKW is a 1994 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 M761 SKW, 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 M761 SKW registered?

M761 SKW is a 1994 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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