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G144 LUG

1989 Rover Montego

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,362 mi
Last recorded75,362 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2005
Typical for 1989 Rover Montego68,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG144 LUG
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2005 75,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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G144 LUG is a 1989 Rover Montego in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 G144 LUG, 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 G144 LUG registered?

G144 LUG is a 1989 Rover Montego, first registered on 31 October 1989.

Is G144 LUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G144 LUG shows 1 test 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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