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J262 BNU

1991 Rover Maestro

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

47,197 mi
Last recorded47,197 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover Maestro65,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ262 BNU
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 47,197 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2022 46,144 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 46,025 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 46,025 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 45,610 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 44,075 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 44,075 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 42,830 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 42,830 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 41,381 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 40,636 miles

Nearside Rear brake is slightly binding

both rear tyres slightly cracking all over

Pass 3 Jul 2013 40,624 miles

both inner sidewalls on rear tyres starting to crack

nearside sill in centre starting to get weak

Pass 5 Jul 2012 40,604 miles

Mayber filler in rear of O/S sill

Fail 5 Jul 2012 40,604 miles

Mayber filler in rear of O/S sill

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 40,562 miles

both sills getting weak

exhaust has slight blow on centre and rear silencer

possible dampness on nearside front shock absorber

slight cracking on both rear tyres

Fail 28 Jun 2011 40,562 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

both sills getting weak

exhaust has slight blow on centre and rear silencer

possible dampness on nearside front shock absorber

slight cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 30 Jun 2010 450,504 miles

Slight exhaust gas leak front silencer

Pass 7 Jul 2009 40,405 miles

Offside front brake binding

Fail 7 Jul 2009 40,405 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding

Pass 23 Jul 2008 40,318 miles

N/S dorr mirror cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2007 40,194 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 40,063 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 39,821 miles

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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J262 BNU is a 1991 Rover Maestro in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1991 Rover Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 65,223 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 J262 BNU, 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 35 years old, this Rover Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J262 BNU is a 1991 Rover Maestro, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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