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N913 DRP

1996 Rover Maestro

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

18,651 mi
Last recorded18,651 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover Maestro56,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN913 DRP
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 18,651 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2012 17,658 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 17,619 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 16,408 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 16,408 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 15,428 miles

non obligatory mirror glass smashed

Fail 19 Mar 2010 15,428 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

non obligatory mirror glass smashed

Pass 20 Mar 2009 14,328 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 13,056 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 13,056 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 11,584 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 11,584 miles

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

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

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2006 10,100 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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N913 DRP is a 1996 Rover Maestro in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N913 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 N913 DRP registered?

N913 DRP is a 1996 Rover Maestro, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N913 DRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N913 DRP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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