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D38 WNP

1986 Rover Montego

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,432 mi
Last recorded44,432 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1986 Rover Montego65,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD38 WNP
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 44,432 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 44,427 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

saveral brake pipes have slight corrosion,

Fail 11 Jul 2008 44,402 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Slight play in o/s/f strut top mount,o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 11 Jul 2008 44,402 miles

Slight play in o/s/f strut top mount,o/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 10 Jun 2008 44,395 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 44,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear light cluster circuit board corroded

One retaining spring missing from exhaust flexi section

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 44,381 miles

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

Offside rear light cluster circuit board corroded

One retaining spring missing from exhaust flexi section

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 44,355 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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D38 WNP is a 1986 Rover Montego in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 D38 WNP, 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 D38 WNP registered?

D38 WNP is a 1986 Rover Montego, first registered on 14 August 1986.

Is D38 WNP safe to buy?

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