What does the cryptic crossword clue "One taking someone off in spare motor, breaking down (12)" mean?

The definition is "One taking someone off". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of INSPAREMOTOR ("in spare motor,") [anagram: "breaking"] = IMPERSONATOR; definition: "One taking someone off" The answer is Impersonator.

One taking someone off in spare motor, breaking down (12)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3062 | 28 Across | 2020-06-28 flower

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