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J863 CRM

1991 Rover Maestro

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

42,316 mi
Last recorded42,316 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover Maestro65,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ863 CRM
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 42,316 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working intermitent (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 40,670 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 33,218 miles

Evidence of a brake fluid leak in the past near the servo

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit / cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2016 33,176 miles

Oil leak ENGINE

REAR AXLE BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 10 Nov 2016 33,176 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ENGINE

REAR AXLE BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 13 Nov 2015 32,901 miles

OIL LEAK ENGINE AREA

REAR AXLE BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BACK BOX (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 32,591 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 32,591 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 32,388 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 32,166 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 31,738 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 31,267 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 30,649 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 30,649 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 30,103 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 295,731 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 29,484 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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J863 CRM is a 1991 Rover Maestro in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J863 CRM, 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 J863 CRM registered?

J863 CRM is a 1991 Rover Maestro, first registered on 29 August 1991.

Is J863 CRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J863 CRM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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