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N842 DRP

1996 Rover Maestro

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,543 mi
Last recorded127,543 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover Maestro56,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN842 DRP
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2016 127,543 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and riser (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine oil leaking

Pass 1 Jun 2015 118,088 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 107,237 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 107,237 miles

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

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 97,168 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s & n/s outer sills damaged

rear exhaust mounting

Fail 24 Apr 2013 97,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s & n/s outer sills damaged

rear exhaust mounting

Pass 25 Apr 2012 86,909 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking

slight play in n/s/f track rod arm

Fail 23 Apr 2012 86,909 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking

slight play in n/s/f track rod arm

Fail 23 Mar 2012 86,787 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking

slight play in n/s/f track rod arm

x2 nails in n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2011 72,993 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 71,206 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge??

Pass 6 Nov 2008 65,527 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

NSR/OSR brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2007 58,587 miles

both front shock absorbers light coating of oil

n/s/front door corroded ?

Pass 9 Nov 2006 50,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak from sump

Pass 9 Nov 2005 42,171 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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N842 DRP is a 1996 Rover Maestro in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N842 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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N842 DRP is a 1996 Rover Maestro, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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