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J290 SEL

1992 Rover Maestro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,597 mi
Last recorded61,597 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover Maestro76,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ290 SEL
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 61,597 miles

Offside front indicator lens outter cover missing

Fail 11 Feb 2011 61,589 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front indicator lens outter cover missing

Pass 12 Feb 2010 57,165 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight brake bind n/s/r

wipers could clear better

Fail 11 Feb 2010 57,154 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight brake bind n/s/r

wipers could clear better

Pass 29 Jan 2009 50,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 50,934 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 44,308 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 44,297 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 41,658 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 41,480 miles

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

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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J290 SEL is a 1992 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 J290 SEL, 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 J290 SEL registered?

J290 SEL is a 1992 Rover Maestro, first registered on 21 February 1992.

Is J290 SEL safe to buy?

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