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G784 GAB

1990 Rover Montego

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,639 mi
Last recorded74,639 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1990 Rover Montego79,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG784 GAB
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2011 74,639 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 71,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 69,639 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 69,639 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 68,259 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 68,253 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 66,229 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 65,123 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 65,123 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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G784 GAB is a 1990 Rover Montego in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G784 GAB, 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 G784 GAB registered?

G784 GAB is a 1990 Rover Montego, first registered on 17 January 1990.

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