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G143 BHK

1990 Rover Maestro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,109 mi
Last recorded57,109 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1990 Rover Maestro71,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG143 BHK
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 57,109 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

n/s rear tyre cracking sidewall

offside front door pillar corroding

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2010 57,108 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

n/s rear tyre cracking sidewall

offside front door pillar corroding

offside rear door glass absent

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2009 55,679 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s door mirror missing

Fail 11 Aug 2009 55,679 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 5 Aug 2008 54,682 miles

front outer sills corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2008 14,682 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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front outer sills corroded

mixture weak [emissions]

nearside front mudflap insecure

nearside mirror broken

offside front brake warning wire insecure

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2007 53,868 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 53,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 51,737 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 51,737 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G143 BHK is a 1990 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G143 BHK, 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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G143 BHK is a 1990 Rover Maestro, first registered on 15 January 1990.

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