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N944 DRP

1996 Rover Maestro

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,060 mi
Last recorded115,060 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover Maestro56,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN944 DRP
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 115,060 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 17 Apr 2015 115,060 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Apr 2014 104,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear bearing slight noise

Fail 31 Mar 2014 104,676 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear bearing slight noise

Pass 25 Mar 2013 95,718 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 89,203 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 89,203 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 82,103 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 75,249 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 75,247 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 66,001 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 58,201 miles

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

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear door difficult to open

Fail 16 Apr 2008 58,195 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

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

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers poor condition, starting to mark screen

offside rear door difficult to open

Pass 2 Apr 2007 49,284 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 49,284 miles

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

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

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

front wiper blades splitting on ends

Pass 13 Apr 2006 39,660 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 39,654 miles

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

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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N944 DRP is a 1996 Rover Maestro in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 N944 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 N944 DRP registered?

N944 DRP is a 1996 Rover Maestro, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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