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F385 AOE

1989 Rover Montego

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

116,069 mi
Last recorded116,069 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 Rover Montego68,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF385 AOE
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2007 116,069 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

engine breather pipe split

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Pass 1 Sep 2006 114,025 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 114,024 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

chassis corroed at o/s/ rear

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

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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F385 AOE is a 1989 Rover Montego in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1989 Rover Montego models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 68,494 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 F385 AOE, 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 37 years old, this Rover Montego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F385 AOE registered?

F385 AOE is a 1989 Rover Montego, first registered on 23 January 1989.

Is F385 AOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F385 AOE shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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