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G891 RSR

1990 Austin Montego L

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,130 mi
Last recorded102,130 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG891 RSR
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 102,130 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 101,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 101,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 101,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sidewall scrubbed

alternator mounting bolt loose

Fail 5 Nov 2019 101,550 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sidewall scrubbed

alternator mounting bolt loose

Pass 11 Jun 2018 101,447 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 101,313 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 100,457 miles

Oil leak

exhaust coroded

exhaust rubbers perished

n/s/r tyre tread + sidewall cracked

oil level on min

Fail 26 Nov 2013 100,439 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhaust coroded

exhaust rubbers perished

n/s/r tyre tread + sidewall cracked

oil level on min

Pass 26 Nov 2012 100,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust coroded

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2011 99,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2010 99,037 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 98,128 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 97,158 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007
Pass 15 Nov 2006 95,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Austin Montego L?

Based on 1,348 MOT tests across 318 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
886
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
318
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 228
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 108
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 44
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G891 RSR is a 1990 Austin Montego L in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Austin Montego L fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 228 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G891 RSR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Montego L typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 36 years old, this Austin Montego L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G891 RSR registered?

G891 RSR is a 1990 Austin Montego L, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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