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B275 FTU

1985 Rover Montego

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

36,198 mi
Last recorded36,198 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB275 FTU
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 36,198 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 33,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil mist on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 33,529 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 33,529 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 33,351 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 33,351 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 31,658 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 31,658 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2019 31,150 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 31,150 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 30,833 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 30,833 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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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B275 FTU is a 1985 Rover Montego in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 B275 FTU, 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 41 years old, this Rover Montego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B275 FTU registered?

B275 FTU is a 1985 Rover Montego, first registered on 2 April 1985.

Is B275 FTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B275 FTU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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