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G416 OFD

1989 Rover Montego

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,053 mi
Last recorded49,053 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1989 Rover Montego68,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG416 OFD
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2011 49,053 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

advise corrosion to rest of floor to sills

Pass 18 Nov 2010 47,088 miles

Oil leak

advise corrosion to both front floors

advise corrosion to reast of outer sills

Fail 15 Nov 2010 47,070 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Oil leak

advise corrosion to both front floors

advise corrosion to reast of outer sills

Pass 20 Nov 2009 449,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise corrosion to both front fools

advise corrosion to both rear under sills

advise security of child seat

advise slight free play in top steering colomn bush

Fail 19 Nov 2009 44,970 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise corrosion to both front fools

advise corrosion to both rear under sills

advise security of child seat

advise slight free play in top steering colomn bush

Pass 19 Nov 2008 42,636 miles

advise corrosion to offside step sill

Pass 22 Nov 2007 53,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise corrosion to both chassis rails

advise corrosion to offside top step sill

Fail 21 Nov 2007 39,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise corrosion to both chassis rails

advise corrosion to offside top step sill

Pass 22 Nov 2006 36,333 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 34,254 miles

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

Offside 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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G416 OFD is a 1989 Rover Montego in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G416 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 G416 OFD registered?

G416 OFD is a 1989 Rover Montego, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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