Rover Maestro
From 488 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, caused 52 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 52 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 15 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 14 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 11 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 11 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 10 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 10 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 9 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 9 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 8 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 50.3% of Maestro failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 6% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £196.
Rover Maestro on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 32 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 32. At this rate, roughly 32.2 years until none remain. Now at 1.2% of its peak (83,851 in 1994 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 99 | 932 | +0 | -3 | -3 |
| 2025 Q2 | 108 | 926 | +0 | -2 | -2 |
| 2025 Q1 | 106 | 930 | +0 | -9 | -9 |
| 2024 Q4 | 105 | 940 | +0 | -18 | -18 |
| 2024 Q3 | 124 | 939 | +0 | -0 | +1 |
| 2024 Q2 | 121 | 941 | +0 | -1 | -1 |
| 2024 Q1 | 108 | 955 | +0 | -12 | -12 |
| 2023 Q4 | 113 | 962 | +0 | -0 | +1 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 76.9% | steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
Typical mileage
Half of all Maestros tested had between 47,322 and 99,072 miles on the clock.
At 70,116 median miles, the Maestro has 0.03 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Rover models
| Rover Mini | 75.8% |
| Rover 75 | 67.7% |
| Rover 25 | 68.2% |
| Rover 45 | 65.3% |
| Rover 216 | 72% |
Common questions
What is the Rover Maestro MOT pass rate?
The Rover Maestro has a 78.9% MOT pass rate based on 488 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Rover Maestro?
The most common MOT failure on the Rover Maestro is the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, which caused 52 failures. Other common issues include the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired.
How many Rover Maestros are on UK roads?
There are 99 Rover Maestros currently licensed on UK roads, with 932 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Rover Maestro at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Rover Maestro is 70,116 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 47,322 and 99,072 miles.
Buying a used Maestro?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 78.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £196 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 50.3% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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