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E943 NOW

1987 Rover Montego

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,707 mi
Last recorded29,707 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1987 Rover Montego52,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE943 NOW
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 29,707 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 29,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 28,397 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

number plate not fitted to front but not UK registered vehicle

small amount of CV grease around both front outer cv boots.

Fail 16 Dec 2016 28,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

number plate not fitted to front but not UK registered vehicle

small amount of CV grease around both front outer cv boots.

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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E943 NOW is a 1987 Rover Montego in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E943 NOW, 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 E943 NOW registered?

E943 NOW is a 1987 Rover Montego, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E943 NOW safe to buy?

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