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H697 DVM

1990 Rover Montego

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,018 mi
Last recorded100,018 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1990 Rover Montego79,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH697 DVM
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 100,018 miles

corrosion to rear wheel arches and outer sills at front

Fail 13 Jan 2011 100,018 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to rear wheel arches and outer sills at front

Pass 14 Jan 2010 99,197 miles

corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 7 Jan 2009 97,734 miles

corrosion to nearside and offside rear wheel arches

corrosion to nearside floor at front

Fail 7 Jan 2009 97,734 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to nearside and offside rear wheel arches

corrosion to nearside floor at front

Pass 10 Jan 2008 96,617 miles

heavy corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 10 Jan 2007 94,632 miles

heavy corrousion to rear wheel arches

Fail 4 Jan 2007 94,627 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

heavy corrousion to nearside and offside rear wheel arches

Pass 11 Jan 2006 92,723 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle in places

wear to rear nearside tyre

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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H697 DVM is a 1990 Rover Montego in White 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 H697 DVM, 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 H697 DVM registered?

H697 DVM is a 1990 Rover Montego, first registered on 20 September 1990.

Is H697 DVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H697 DVM 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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