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G271 OFD

1989 Rover Montego

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,661 mi
Last recorded67,661 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 1989 Rover Montego68,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG271 OFD
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2021 67,661 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 65,084 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 62,090 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 58,460 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 54,454 miles

engine oil leak

low tread n/s/f tyre

slight perishing o/s/f tyre

slight perishing o/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2015 53,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 53,673 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 52,930 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 51,672 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 50,159 miles

offside front bottom suspension arm front bush slight play

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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G271 OFD is a 1989 Rover Montego in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G271 OFD, 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 G271 OFD registered?

G271 OFD is a 1989 Rover Montego, first registered on 1 December 1989.

Is G271 OFD safe to buy?

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