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G128 ELC

1990 Rover Maestro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,415 mi
Last recorded44,415 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 1990 Rover Maestro71,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG128 ELC
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 44,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight play in n/s/r hub bearing

Fail 7 Aug 2020 44,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight play in n/s/r hub bearing

Pass 13 Aug 2019 43,844 miles

Corrosion to and around jacking points.

Corrosion to front flitches, under wheel arches.

Corrosion to offside and nearside floors to sills.

Corrosion/leaks on exhaust system.

Front brake pad warning wires broken.

Fuel tank filler neck and breather corroded and rubbing against coil spring. Note, pipes are covered with under seal not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside inner and outer sills covered with underseal/painted not allowing full inspection of all prescribed areas.

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. 17%

Rear coil springs, corrosion to upper mounts.

Underseal on weld repairs to prescribed areas not allowing full inspection.

Fail 10 Aug 2019 43,838 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion to and around jacking points.

Corrosion to front flitches, under wheel arches.

Corrosion to offside and nearside floors to sills.

Corrosion/leaks on exhaust system.

Front brake pad warning wires broken.

Fuel tank filler neck and breather corroded and rubbing against coil spring. Note, pipes are covered with under seal not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside inner and outer sills covered with underseal/painted not allowing full inspection of all prescribed areas.

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. 17%

Rear coil springs, corrosion to upper mounts.

Pass 26 Jun 2018 43,626 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 43,588 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch to sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged filler neck holed (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch to sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Lower under body corroding

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 42,376 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2017 42,376 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 41,985 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 41,975 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre perished

Only drivers seat fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Dec 2014 41,972 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre perished

Only drivers seat fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Aug 2013 41,116 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 41,114 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

air leak

Pass 4 Oct 2010 41,108 miles

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

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

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

rear crossmember corroded. not within 30cmof prescribed areas

Fail 30 Sep 2010 41,107 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear crossmember corroded. not within 30cmof prescribed areas

Pass 28 May 2009 40,896 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 28 May 2009 40,896 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 40,608 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 40,295 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 40,280 miles

Centre Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 39,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in rack

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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G128 ELC is a 1990 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Rover Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 71,166 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 G128 ELC, 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 36 years old, this Rover Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G128 ELC is a 1990 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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