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J303 KFW

1991 Rover Maestro

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,644 mi
Last recorded41,644 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 Rover Maestro65,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ303 KFW
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 41,644 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 41,909 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 41,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 39,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ,wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 39,535 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ,wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 37,503 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 37,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 35,152 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 29,028 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 25,889 miles

Offside Front brake pad starting to deteriorate but cannot see fully as wheel trim covering wheel

Rear brakes slightly uneven

wheel trims fitted so wheel nuts not checked

Pass 13 Apr 2017 25,076 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 25,073 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 25,073 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 24,983 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 24,711 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 24,525 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 24,525 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 23,551 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 23,536 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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J303 KFW is a 1991 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J303 KFW, 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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What year was J303 KFW registered?

J303 KFW is a 1991 Rover Maestro, first registered on 25 October 1991.

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