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B768 KVO

1985 Austin Montego Hl

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,384 mi
Last recorded146,384 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2006
Typical for 1985 Austin Montego Hl75,582 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB768 KVO
MakeAustin
ModelMontego Hl
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2006 146,384 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 146,359 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Nov 2005 137,537 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S STEERING RACK BUSH SLIGHT PLAY FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Austin Montego Hl?

Based on 484 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
806
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 52
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 21
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 19
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 17
constant velocity joint gaiter split 13
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B768 KVO is a 1985 Austin Montego Hl in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Austin Montego Hl models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 75,582 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Montego Hl fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 52 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B768 KVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Montego Hl typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Montego Hl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B768 KVO registered?

B768 KVO is a 1985 Austin Montego Hl, first registered on 29 May 1985.

Is B768 KVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B768 KVO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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