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H236 XES

1990 Rover Montego

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,552 mi
Last recorded52,552 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1990 Rover Montego79,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH236 XES
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 52,552 miles

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

small cracks in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 24 Jul 2013 51,927 miles

small crackes in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 31 Jul 2012 51,260 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 51,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 50,508 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 50,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 49,759 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 48,988 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 48,987 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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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H236 XES is a 1990 Rover Montego in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 H236 XES, 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 H236 XES registered?

H236 XES is a 1990 Rover Montego, first registered on 6 December 1990.

Is H236 XES safe to buy?

The MOT history for H236 XES shows 9 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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