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C60 YDD

1986 Rover Montego

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

53,323 mi
Last recorded53,323 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Rover Montego65,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC60 YDD
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 53,323 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 53,181 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 53,147 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 53,088 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 52,985 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 52,419 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 51,302 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front shock absorber slightly worn

Pass 21 Mar 2016 49,107 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 49,091 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 47,576 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2013 46,341 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 45,850 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 44,017 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 43,060 miles

unable to check n/s/r safty belt, child seat fitted.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 41,475 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 39,633 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 37,806 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 36,372 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 36,372 miles

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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C60 YDD is a 1986 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1986 Rover Montego models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 65,325 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 C60 YDD, 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 40 years old, this Rover Montego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C60 YDD registered?

C60 YDD is a 1986 Rover Montego, first registered on 2 June 1986.

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