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PCA 985Y

1983 Rover Maestro

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,103 mi
Last recorded82,103 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1983 Rover Maestro67,989 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCA 985Y
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2018 82,103 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 81,014 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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PCA 985Y is a 1983 Rover Maestro in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Rover Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 67,989 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 PCA 985Y, 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 43 years old, this Rover Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PCA 985Y registered?

PCA 985Y is a 1983 Rover Maestro, first registered on 9 June 1983.

Is PCA 985Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCA 985Y shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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