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G178 WHW

1990 Rover Maestro

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,023 mi
Last recorded163,023 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2006
Typical for 1990 Rover Maestro71,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG178 WHW
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2006 163,023 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 162,973 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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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G178 WHW is a 1990 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 G178 WHW, 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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What year was G178 WHW registered?

G178 WHW is a 1990 Rover Maestro, first registered on 2 April 1990.

Is G178 WHW safe to buy?

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