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J306 FGN

1992 Rover Maestro

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

207,895 mi
Last recorded207,895 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover Maestro76,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ306 FGN
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2008 207,895 miles

all underbody brake pipes and fuel pipes covered in underseal

both front tyres very worn on inner edges

both headlamps have slightly diminished light output

major engine oil leak

rear vallence in an advanced state of corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2008 207,895 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

all underbody brake pipes and fuel pipes covered in underseal

both front tyres very worn on inner edges

both headlamps have slightly diminished light output

major engine oil leak

rear vallence in an advanced state of corrosion

Fail 6 May 2008 207,985 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipe extremely corroded

major engine oil leak

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside and offside headlamps have slightly diminished light output

rear vallence in an advanced state of corrosion

some visible exhaust smoke near to limit of acceptability

Pass 4 May 2007 200,430 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 200,430 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2006 187,152 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 187,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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J306 FGN is a 1992 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J306 FGN, 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 J306 FGN registered?

J306 FGN is a 1992 Rover Maestro, first registered on 16 April 1992.

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