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N669 DRP

1996 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

87,005 mi
Last recorded87,005 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 Rover Maestro56,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN669 DRP
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 87,005 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both rear wheel arches have surface corrosion and taped up

Fail 21 Jan 2022 86,966 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 84,674 miles

Corrosion hole in nearside rear floor is outside prescribed areas

Nearside and offside wheel arches are corroded but covered by tape

Pass 10 Oct 2018 83,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion hole in nearside rear floor is outside prescribed areas

Nearside and offside rear wheel arches are corroded but covered with tape.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside parking brake performance low

Pass 4 Oct 2017 82,685 miles

Nearside Rear Floor has excessive corrosion but outside 30cm

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch area excessively corroded but outside 30cm of prescribed area

Rear Both arches corroded but no sharp edges exposed

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 80,954 miles

Corrosion hole nearside rear floor area not within prescribed area

Nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded but no sharp edges exposed

Parking brake efficiency only just over minimum and nearside low compared to offside

Pass 1 Oct 2015 79,161 miles

Both rear arches excessively corroded but no sharp edges exposed

Nearside rear floor area excessively corroded but outside 30cm prescribed areas

Offside rear outer sill area excessively corroded but outside 30cm prescribed areas

Pass 9 Oct 2014 77,062 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 74,601 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 72,774 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion to nearside and offside rear wheel arch

Pass 10 Oct 2011 71,397 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on outer edge

small hole in nearside front indicator outer clear cover

Pass 14 Oct 2010 68,907 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

small hole in nearside front indicator outer clear cover

Pass 25 Sep 2009 67,086 miles

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

nearside and offside headlamp beam patterns starting to fade

small hole in nearside front indicator outer clear cover.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 61,304 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 55,636 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 47,976 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 40,253 miles

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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N669 DRP is a 1996 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1996 Rover Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 56,008 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N669 DRP, 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 30 years old, this Rover Maestro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N669 DRP registered?

N669 DRP is a 1996 Rover Maestro, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N669 DRP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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