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E422 FCJ

1987 Rover Maestro

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,518 mi
Last recorded66,518 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Rover Maestro72,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE422 FCJ
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 66,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 65,983 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2023 65,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 May 2023 65,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 65,827 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 63,512 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 58,444 miles

corrosion to nearside front door shut/step

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 3 Oct 2016 54,994 miles

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

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Pass 3 Oct 2015 51,140 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 51,023 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 50,748 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 50,748 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

water leak radiator

Pass 18 Oct 2011 50,414 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 50,013 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 49,623 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 49,623 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 49,213 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 48,766 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 48,766 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 48,302 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 48,302 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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E422 FCJ is a 1987 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 E422 FCJ, 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 E422 FCJ registered?

E422 FCJ is a 1987 Rover Maestro, first registered on 30 November 1987.

Is E422 FCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E422 FCJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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