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G553 GOL

1989 Rover Montego

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,606 mi
Last recorded68,606 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 1989 Rover Montego68,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG553 GOL
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 68,606 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 68,555 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 68,550 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2013 68,437 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 68,437 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 68,149 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 67,614 miles

Towbar component slightly worn (6.6.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 67,614 miles

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

Towbar component slightly worn (6.6.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 67,513 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 67,505 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 67,505 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 67,497 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 67,475 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 67,400 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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G553 GOL is a 1989 Rover Montego in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G553 GOL, 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 G553 GOL registered?

G553 GOL is a 1989 Rover Montego, first registered on 4 December 1989.

Is G553 GOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G553 GOL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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