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N809 DRP

1996 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,043 mi
Last recorded106,043 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Rover Maestro56,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN809 DRP
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 106,043 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 105,996 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 101,173 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 101,473 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 99,657 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 93,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on front panel( centre by engine mount)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 93,945 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on front panel( centre by engine mount)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 80,809 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 80,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside front tyree worn outer edge

Offside front door mirror glass cracked

Slight travel on parking brake leaver

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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N809 DRP is a 1996 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N809 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 N809 DRP registered?

N809 DRP is a 1996 Rover Maestro, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N809 DRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N809 DRP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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