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G994 XBW

1990 Rover Montego

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,455 mi
Last recorded110,455 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 1990 Rover Montego79,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG994 XBW
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 110,455 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive SLIGHT LEAK (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 30 Jan 2019 110,429 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 110,424 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 110,802 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 109,829 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 109,037 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 108,660 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 108,072 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 108,072 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 108,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 107,485 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 107,477 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 106,815 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 106,175 miles

hydrocarbons very close to limits

Fail 6 Jul 2010 106,126 miles

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

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

hydrocarbons very close to limits

Pass 6 Jul 2009 104,431 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 103,639 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 103,614 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 102,410 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 102,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 100,052 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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G994 XBW is a 1990 Rover Montego in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G994 XBW, 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 G994 XBW registered?

G994 XBW is a 1990 Rover Montego, first registered on 6 April 1990.

Is G994 XBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G994 XBW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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