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F414 WCX

1989 Rover Montego

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,158 mi
Last recorded173,158 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 Rover Montego68,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF414 WCX
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 173,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2009 172,755 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2008 155,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2008 155,451 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2007 139,301 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 139,081 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 132,938 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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F414 WCX is a 1989 Rover Montego in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F414 WCX, 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 F414 WCX registered?

F414 WCX is a 1989 Rover Montego, first registered on 27 January 1989.

Is F414 WCX safe to buy?

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