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D157 WAN

1986 Rover Montego

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,444 mi
Last recorded83,444 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2006
Typical for 1986 Rover Montego65,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD157 WAN
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2006 83,444 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 83,383 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracking in treads

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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D157 WAN is a 1986 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D157 WAN, 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 D157 WAN registered?

D157 WAN is a 1986 Rover Montego, first registered on 15 November 1986.

Is D157 WAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D157 WAN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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