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K818 JRW

1993 Rover Maestro

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

190,737 mi
Last recorded190,737 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover Maestro87,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK818 JRW
MakeRover
ModelMaestro
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2026 190,737 miles

Corrosion on outer sills & floor to sills

Damage to mirror glass

Front inner & outer wheel arches corroded

Play in n/s steering rack end

Rear inner & outer arches corroded

Rear inner wheel arches covered

Rear light lenses damaged

Rear wheel bearing noisy at o/s

Seatbelt webbings fraying

Pass 22 Jul 2025 187,711 miles

Corrosion on inner and outer front and rear arches

Corrosion on outer sills and floor to sill under car

Exhaust system corroded

N/s floor strengthening section corroded

Nearside Mirror glass damaged

Nearside Rack end has play in it

Offside Rear Wheel bearing noisy

Rear inner arches covered

Rear lenses damaged slightly

Seat belts fraying

Vehicle very muddy underneath

Pass 16 Jul 2024 184,643 miles

Corrosion under wheel arches and front outer floor pans

Nearside Mirror glass damaged

Nearside Rack end has play in it

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

Rear inner arches covered and vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 17 Jul 2023 181,438 miles

Front wheel bearing noisy at o/s

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge

Rear wheel bearings noisy

Pass 20 Jul 2022 177,646 miles

Mirror glass cracked at n/s

Rear wheel bearings noisy

Pass 15 Jul 2021 173,463 miles

Corrosion on rear chassis rail at o/s

Front tyre at o/s wearing on outer edge

Mirror glass cracked at n/s

Rear wheel bearing noisy at o/s

Pass 24 Jul 2020 169,033 miles

Rear tyre at n/s worn on edges will soon need changing

Rear wheel bearing noisy at o/s

Pass 22 Jul 2019 164,364 miles

Front tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge

Rear wheel bearing noisy at o/s

Pass 16 Jul 2018 159,827 miles

Play in n/s steering rack end

Rear wheel bearing noisy at o/s

Pass 28 Jul 2017 155,811 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Damage to n/s mirror glass

Front wheel bearing noisy at o/s

Rear inner wheel arches covered with plastic

Pass 18 Jul 2016 151,439 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Play in n/s steering rack end

Rear inner wheel arches o/s & n/s covered with plastic

Rear tyre at n/s perishing/cracking

Rear wheel bearing noisy at o/s

Pass 24 Jul 2015 146,582 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Oil leak on engine.

Play in n/s steering rack end.

Rear inner wheel arches o/s & n/s coverd with plastic.

Some blue smoke is visible from exhaust.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 140,266 miles

oil leak on engine, wheel arches covered with plastic,head lamps faded,play in n/s rack end,corrosion on outer sills,n/s mirror glass slightly damaged.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 135,438 miles

Rear inner wheel arches coverd in plastic.

Slight binding on front brakes.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 130,938 miles

car heavily oiled,o/s wing mirror damaged,play in n/s bottom ball joint and rack,corrosion on doors,rear arches covered in plastic,front pads low and front brakes binding slightly.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 124,678 miles

exhaust corroded,heavily under sealed,play in steering rack ,o/s rear wheel bearing slightly rough,

Pass 30 Jul 2010 117,740 miles

rear exhaust box corroded,play in steering rack.o/s rear bearing slightly rough,

Pass 27 Jul 2009 110,940 miles

slight play in steering rack n/s,o/s rear wheel bearing slightly rough.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 104,532 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 100,067 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 95,194 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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K818 JRW is a 1993 Rover Maestro in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1993 Rover Maestro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 87,600 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 K818 JRW, 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 33 years old, this Rover Maestro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K818 JRW registered?

K818 JRW is a 1993 Rover Maestro, first registered on 14 May 1993.

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