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N823 DRP

1996 Rover Maestro

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,351 mi
Last recorded60,351 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover Maestro56,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN823 DRP
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2007 60,351 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2006 57,454 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 57,454 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 49,605 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 49,605 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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N823 DRP is a 1996 Rover Maestro in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 N823 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N823 DRP?

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What year was N823 DRP registered?

N823 DRP is a 1996 Rover Maestro, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N823 DRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N823 DRP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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