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MAT 99V

1989 Rover Maestro

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,930 mi
Last recorded119,930 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 1989 Rover Maestro68,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAT 99V
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 119,930 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 119,918 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2009 118,128 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 118,108 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 116,431 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 113,223 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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MAT 99V is a 1989 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Rover Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 68,088 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 MAT 99V, 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 37 years old, this Rover Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MAT 99V registered?

MAT 99V is a 1989 Rover Maestro, first registered on 12 September 1989.

Is MAT 99V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAT 99V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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