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C5 ERE

1992 Rover Maestro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,132 mi
Last recorded53,132 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Maestro76,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 ERE
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 53,132 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 52,488 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 51,047 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 50,570 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 50,527 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 43,566 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 43,548 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 43,545 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 42,429 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 42,429 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 39,682 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 39,682 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 36,174 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 30,067 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 26,746 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 23,953 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2005 21,025 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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C5 ERE is a 1992 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1992 Rover Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 76,637 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 C5 ERE, 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 34 years old, this Rover Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C5 ERE registered?

C5 ERE is a 1992 Rover Maestro, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is C5 ERE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 ERE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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