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H165 PWP

1990 Rover Montego

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,591 mi
Last recorded177,591 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2007
Typical for 1990 Rover Montego79,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH165 PWP
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2007 177,591 miles

damage to rear bumper.

offside rear hub area damp.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack.

welding repair carried out on exhaust.

Fail 26 Feb 2007 177,309 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

damage to rear bumper.

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear hub damp.

offside rear shock damp.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 171,802 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2006 171,389 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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H165 PWP is a 1990 Rover Montego in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H165 PWP, 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 H165 PWP registered?

H165 PWP is a 1990 Rover Montego, first registered on 30 September 1990.

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