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H168 TWG

1991 Rover Montego

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,668 mi
Last recorded121,668 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1991 Rover Montego84,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH168 TWG
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 121,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 121,664 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 119,170 miles

battery warning lamp illuminated

corrosion to0 sills and floors

Fail 15 Aug 2014 119,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

battery warning lamp illuminated

corrosion to0 sills and floors

Pass 31 Jul 2013 113,523 miles

brake pad sensor wire broken

corrosion to sills and doorshuts

light swtich intermittent fault

minor leak from front exhaust

nearside front indicator lense damaged

offside rear inner wheelarch corroded through not considered criteria

oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2013 113,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pad sensor wire broken

corrosion to sills and doorshuts

light swtich intermittent fault

nearside front indicator lense damaged

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 106,670 miles

exhaust system corroded

sills corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2012 106,670 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust system corroded

sissls corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2011 102,785 miles

brake and fuel pipes corroded

corrosion to sills, floors, wheelarches and doorshuts

Fail 22 Aug 2011 102,785 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear 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)

brake and fuel pipes corroded

corrosion to sills, floors, wheelarches and doorshuts

offside front shock absorber damap and becoming weak - suggest replace

offside steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 12 Aug 2010 97,976 miles

CO level just within tolerances

corrosion to sills, floors, doorshuts, jacking points and wheelarches

fuel and brake pipes corroding

offside outer sill and offside rear arch/splash panel corrode through but not considered criteria

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 12 Aug 2010 97,976 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

CO level just within tolerances

corrosion to sills, floors, doorshuts, jacking points and wheelarches

fuel and brake pipes corroding

offside outer sill and offside rear arch/splash panel corrode through but not considered criteria

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Aug 2009 91,574 miles

corrosion to sill, floors and jacking points

emissions very high - just within tolerances and fluctuating

minor leak from exhaust downpipe

Pass 13 Aug 2008 87,329 miles

CO level high

corrosion to sills, chassis, wheelarches and doorshuts

nearside rear shock absorber damp and slight weak

oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2007 80,745 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 80,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 80,521 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

near side rear wheel arch / outer sill has corrosion (holed)

off side rear wheel arch / outer sill has corrosion (holed)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 74,779 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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H168 TWG is a 1991 Rover Montego in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1991 Rover Montego models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 84,516 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 H168 TWG, 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 35 years old, this Rover Montego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H168 TWG is a 1991 Rover Montego, first registered on 1 April 1991.

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