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J545 PPF

1992 Rover Maestro

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,746 mi
Last recorded67,746 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Maestro76,637 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ545 PPF
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 67,746 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2025 67,745 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2023 67,727 miles

suspension components corroded

underside undersealed

Pass 20 Aug 2020 66,666 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 66,663 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s sills as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 56,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Outer arch corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 55,437 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 53,613 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear valance corroded (lower)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 53,427 miles

windscreen cracked not in drivers view of road

Fail 13 Jul 2015 53,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

windscreen cracked not in drivers view of road

Pass 16 Jan 2012 53,394 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 47,660 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 47,640 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 45,843 miles

front pads appear low

o/s outer sill corroded/weak

o/s/f top sill corroded

n/s/r tyre worn low and very perished

Pass 28 Jan 2009 43,996 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 43,996 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 42,457 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 41,363 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 40,437 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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J545 PPF is a 1992 Rover Maestro in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1992 Rover Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 76,637 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 J545 PPF, 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 34 years old, this Rover Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J545 PPF is a 1992 Rover Maestro, first registered on 20 January 1992.

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