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G354 PRB

1990 Rover Montego

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,336 mi
Last recorded130,336 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1990 Rover Montego79,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG354 PRB
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 130,336 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

advise corrosion in prescribed areas on vehicle

exhaust very rusty centre section

fuel filler cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

n/s headlamp has weak pattern

o/s/r tyre tread wearing unevenly low in places monitor shows perishing

slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

slight interference on rear lights

starting fault found during test requires investigation

Fail 2 Jul 2008 130,333 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

advise corrosion in prescribed areas on vehicle

exhaust very rusty centre section

fuel filler cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

n/s headlamp has weak pattern

o/s/r tyre tread wearing unevenly low in places monitor shows perishing

slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

slight interference on rear lights

starting fault found during test requires investigation

Pass 11 Jul 2007 126,648 miles

ADVISES AS PREVIOUS TEST 674111297174

Fail 10 Jul 2007 126,639 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ALL SHOCKERS ARE WEAK

ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION IS AGED

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER IS MISSING

EXHAUST IS RUSTY IN PLACES

OIL LEAKS

Pass 18 Jul 2006 122,821 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise excessive corrosion in o/s/f outer sill not within 30 cm of body mounts

advise fanswitch not working requires attention

advise n/s/r tyre getting low and both rear tyres show perishing and slight cracking

advise starter motor fault requires attention

headlamps have weak patterns

oil leak

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2006 122,759 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

coolant leaking

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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G354 PRB is a 1990 Rover Montego in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Rover Montego models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 79,838 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 G354 PRB, 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 36 years old, this Rover Montego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G354 PRB is a 1990 Rover Montego, first registered on 3 January 1990.

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