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G554 PYS

1990 Rover Montego

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,491 mi
Last recorded114,491 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1990 Rover Montego79,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG554 PYS
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 114,491 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 114,487 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2008 110,959 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 110,953 miles

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 108,168 miles

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

steering pipes hanging low ( insecure)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 104,083 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 104,003 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G554 PYS is a 1990 Rover Montego in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G554 PYS, 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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What year was G554 PYS registered?

G554 PYS is a 1990 Rover Montego, first registered on 5 January 1990.

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