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N93 DVV

1996 Rover Maestro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,389 mi
Last recorded58,389 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover Maestro56,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN93 DVV
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2015 58,389 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres are heavily perished

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Sump is heavily corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 56,023 miles

all 4 tyres over 10 years old

Fail 8 Jan 2014 56,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

all 4 tyres over 10 years old

Pass 16 Jan 2013 53,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear and offside front tyres over 10 years old

steering rack slight movement at mounts

Fail 16 Jan 2013 53,417 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear and offside front tyres over 10 years old

steering rack slight movement at mounts

Pass 20 Jan 2012 52,336 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

front suspension arms and struts corroded but not weakend

rear brake imballance 26%

Pass 19 Jan 2011 48,675 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 46,153 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 43,332 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 39,898 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 35,427 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 30,962 miles

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

N/S front windscreen wiper blade is split

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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N93 DVV is a 1996 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N93 DVV, 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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N93 DVV is a 1996 Rover Maestro, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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