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E283 JHP

1987 Rover Maestro

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,911 mi
Last recorded26,911 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Rover Maestro72,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE283 JHP
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 26,911 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 26,606 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 26,517 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 26,298 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 26,130 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 26,122 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 25,186 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 24,890 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2017 24,579 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 24,579 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 24,582 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 20,037 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

n/s outer rear tail lamp not working

screen has damage outside zones

Pass 10 Oct 2007 20,037 miles

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

n/s outer rear tail lamp not working

screen has damage outside zones

Pass 15 Sep 2006 19,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

windscreen has damage outside swept

Pass 15 Sep 2005 17,581 miles

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

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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E283 JHP is a 1987 Rover Maestro in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Rover Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 72,858 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 E283 JHP, 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 39 years old, this Rover Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E283 JHP registered?

E283 JHP is a 1987 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 October 1987.

Is E283 JHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E283 JHP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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