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G984 KWB

1990 Rover Montego

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,470 mi
Last recorded57,470 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 1990 Rover Montego79,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG984 KWB
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 57,470 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 57,318 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 56,048 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 56,048 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 55,957 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 55,957 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 55,931 miles

Vehicle body and ateering and suspension parts are very rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2010 55,929 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 55,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

several suspension parts, and parts of vehicle body rusty

Fail 25 Jun 2009 55,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

several suspension parts, and parts of vehicle body rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2008 55,923 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 55,920 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 55,916 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 55,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

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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G984 KWB is a 1990 Rover Montego in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 G984 KWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G984 KWB registered?

G984 KWB is a 1990 Rover Montego, first registered on 17 January 1990.

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