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T302 KDG

1999 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

256,724 mi
Last recorded256,724 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover Maestro100,925 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT302 KDG
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 256,724 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 256,713 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 239,987 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 219,577 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2022 204,721 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 204,680 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 188,147 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 164,368 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 164,368 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 148,922 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 119,010 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 114,441 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 114,441 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO MAJOR EXHAUST LEAK. (7.3.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER. (7.1.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 108,731 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Fail 28 Nov 2016 108,729 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 29 May 2008 106,508 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 106,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 105,538 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 105,538 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2005 95,962 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2005 95,962 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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T302 KDG is a 1999 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Rover Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 100,925 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 T302 KDG, 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 27 years old, this Rover Maestro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T302 KDG registered?

T302 KDG is a 1999 Rover Maestro, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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