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C943 KOE

1986 Rover Montego

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,468 mi
Last recorded65,468 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Rover Montego65,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC943 KOE
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 65,468 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 65,416 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 65,397 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 65,325 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 65,325 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 64,087 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 63,516 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 62,602 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 61,224 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 60,121 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 59,281 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to limit worn off on inside of tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2014 57,321 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 55,998 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 54,955 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 54,058 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 54,058 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

rear panel tack welded only

Fail 25 Oct 2008 51,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 51,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 50,174 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 48,341 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 46,507 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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C943 KOE is a 1986 Rover Montego in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C943 KOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C943 KOE registered?

C943 KOE is a 1986 Rover Montego, first registered on 30 May 1986.

Is C943 KOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C943 KOE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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