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F479 RRW

1989 Rover Montego

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

731,585 mi
Last recorded731,585 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2010
Typical for 1989 Rover Montego68,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF479 RRW
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2010 731,585 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 702,525 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 669,843 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 636,891 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 599,030 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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F479 RRW is a 1989 Rover Montego in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F479 RRW, 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 F479 RRW registered?

F479 RRW is a 1989 Rover Montego, first registered on 8 March 1989.

Is F479 RRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F479 RRW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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