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A17 PFT

1989 Rover Montego

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,208 mi
Last recorded71,208 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Rover Montego68,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 PFT
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 71,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

both sides floor to sill seams showing corrosion.

Pass 16 May 2023 70,761 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 70,740 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 70,600 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 70,517 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 70,499 miles

Brake performance not tested abandonded test due to overheating (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested abandoned test due to overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

abandond test due to car overheating

Pass 3 Jul 2017 703,101 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 70,305 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2015 69,757 miles

front and rear jacking areas showing corrosion.

Pass 23 Oct 2014 69,552 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 67,086 miles

Battery insecure

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

near side front alloy wheel slightly damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2010 67,083 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

near side front alloy wheel slightly damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2009 65,189 miles

All tyres perishing/spliting.

Most steering suspension and braking components in poor condition,some close to MOT fail.

Rear brakes out of balance.

Slight bind from both front brakes.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 65,150 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 65,063 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front and offside rear tyres perishing

offside front brake wear warning wire insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2006 64,952 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 64,784 miles

brake flexible hoses,metal ferrules all starting to corrode

o/s front suspension lower ball joint pinch bolt appears to have incorrect bolt fited!

How Reliable is the Rover Montego?

Based on 15,359 MOT tests across 3,882 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
3,142
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
3,882
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,787
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,469
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,015
constant velocity joint gaiter split 965
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 820
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A17 PFT is a 1989 Rover Montego in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1989 Rover Montego models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 68,494 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Montego fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,787 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 PFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Montego typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Rover Montego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A17 PFT registered?

A17 PFT is a 1989 Rover Montego, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is A17 PFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 PFT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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