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D962 FFH

1987 Rover Montego

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,244 mi
Last recorded10,244 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2009
Typical for 1987 Rover Montego52,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD962 FFH
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2009 10,244 miles

corrosion inner/outer sills,and front valance.

front discs rusty.

interior mirror missing.

n/s/f indicator outer lens missing.

n/s/f mirror cracked.

Fail 16 Nov 2009 10,244 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

CORROSION INNER SILLS AND FRONT VALANCE.

FRONT DISCS RUSTY.

MIDDLE MIRROR MISSING.

N/S MIRROR CRACKED.

N/S/F INDICATOR LENS MISSING.

N/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS NOT CHECKED.

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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D962 FFH is a 1987 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 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 D962 FFH, 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.

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What year was D962 FFH registered?

D962 FFH is a 1987 Rover Montego, first registered on 15 June 1987.

Is D962 FFH safe to buy?

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