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H286 MOG

1990 Rover Montego

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,982 mi
Last recorded51,982 miles
Recorded on18 May 2006
Typical for 1990 Rover Montego79,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH286 MOG
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2006 51,982 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 51,970 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pad wear warning light stays on

slight corrosion on the nearside and offside rear wheel arches

Pass 26 Oct 2005 51,880 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 51,880 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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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H286 MOG is a 1990 Rover Montego in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol 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 H286 MOG, 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 H286 MOG registered?

H286 MOG is a 1990 Rover Montego, first registered on 18 September 1990.

Is H286 MOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H286 MOG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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