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N690 DRP

1996 Rover Maestro

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,087 mi
Last recorded26,087 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Maestro56,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN690 DRP
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2025 26,087 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 25,994 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 23,738 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 21,894 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 21,692 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 21,674 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 21,670 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 21,664 miles

front and rear suspension slightly corroded

offside rear brake slightly binding

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2013 21,659 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear suspension slightly corroded

offside rear brake slightly binding

under body slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 21,648 miles

various components have surface corrosion, front lower arms suspension strut top mounts & spring seats, exhaust system.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 21,635 miles

rear suspension tops corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2010 21,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear arch slightly corroded

offside rear brake slightly binding

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2009 214,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s/ headlight out put deteriorating

slight play in n/s/r bearing

Fail 3 Mar 2009 214,846 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s/ headlight out put deteriorating

slight play in n/s/r bearing

Pass 29 Feb 2008 21,352 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 21,352 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front tyre on limit, both front tyres worn on outside edges.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 20,302 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 19,109 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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N690 DRP is a 1996 Rover Maestro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N690 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 N690 DRP registered?

N690 DRP is a 1996 Rover Maestro, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N690 DRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N690 DRP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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