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C800 HPP

1986 Rover Montego

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,401 mi
Last recorded82,401 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2007
Typical for 1986 Rover Montego65,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC800 HPP
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2007 82,401 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 82,401 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 81,924 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 81,627 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 81,627 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

cooling system leaking

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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C800 HPP is a 1986 Rover Montego in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C800 HPP, 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 C800 HPP registered?

C800 HPP is a 1986 Rover Montego, first registered on 13 March 1986.

Is C800 HPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C800 HPP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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