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H424 MJN

1991 Rover Montego

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

53,945 mi
Last recorded53,945 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Rover Montego84,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH424 MJN
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 53,945 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 49,937 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 43,044 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

surface corrosion to brake and suspension components

Fail 28 Aug 2021 43,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

surface corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 25 Feb 2020 42,005 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 40,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both sides front outer c/v boots deteriorating

corrosion on outer sills

slight corrosion on under body panels

Pass 23 Feb 2018 38,071 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 38,067 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 36,220 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 36,149 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 36,149 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 36,046 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 35,854 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 35,664 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 35,156 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 35,145 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 34,675 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 33,896 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 32,065 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 31,773 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 30,922 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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H424 MJN is a 1991 Rover Montego in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 H424 MJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H424 MJN registered?

H424 MJN is a 1991 Rover Montego, first registered on 27 February 1991.

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