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D249 SDT

1987 Rover Montego

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

151,312 mi
Last recorded151,312 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2006
Typical for 1987 Rover Montego52,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD249 SDT
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2006 151,312 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 150,854 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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D249 SDT is a 1987 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1987 Rover Montego models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 52,665 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 D249 SDT, 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 39 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 D249 SDT registered?

D249 SDT is a 1987 Rover Montego, first registered on 27 May 1987.

Is D249 SDT safe to buy?

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