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F536 EAT

1989 Rover Montego

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,262 mi
Last recorded152,262 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 Rover Montego68,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF536 EAT
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 152,262 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 149,593 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 14,747 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 144,576 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 141,466 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 137,575 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 137,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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F536 EAT is a 1989 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F536 EAT, 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 F536 EAT registered?

F536 EAT is a 1989 Rover Montego, first registered on 22 May 1989.

Is F536 EAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F536 EAT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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