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H64 VFR

1990 Rover Montego

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,695 mi
Last recorded125,695 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Rover Montego79,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH64 VFR
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 125,695 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 124,664 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 124,663 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2015 124,649 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 124,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 121,917 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust blowing slightly at joint of centre and front.

fine cracks in tread on all tyres, no cords exposed.

light surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

slight grease leak on offside outer drive shaft gaiter.

slight misting of oil on power steering pump/tank.

surface corrosion on brake pipes at front and rear.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 121,917 miles

exhaust blowing slightly at joint of centre and front.

fine cracks in tread on all tyres, no cords exposed.

light surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

slight grease leak on offside outer drive shaft gaiter.

slight misting of oil on power steering pump/tank.

surface corrosion on brake pipes at front and rear.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 119,500 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 119,500 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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H64 VFR is a 1990 Rover Montego in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H64 VFR, 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 H64 VFR registered?

H64 VFR is a 1990 Rover Montego, first registered on 20 September 1990.

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