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F562 COF

1989 Rover Montego

Multi-colour Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,473 mi
Last recorded60,473 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 Rover Montego68,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF562 COF
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2009 60,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 59,856 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 59,598 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 59,598 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2006 58,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 58,735 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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F562 COF is a 1989 Rover Montego in Multi-colour with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F562 COF, 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 F562 COF registered?

F562 COF is a 1989 Rover Montego, first registered on 21 June 1989.

Is F562 COF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F562 COF shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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