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H773 NOK

1991 Rover Montego

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,680 mi
Last recorded97,680 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 1991 Rover Montego84,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH773 NOK
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 97,680 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres severely cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyres are all 13-23 years old

Water/coolant leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 97,479 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres severely cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyres are all 13-23 years old

Water/coolant leak

Pass 8 Dec 2020 95,682 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear lpg pipe inline joint contained within plastic sleeve unable to test

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 95,678 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear lpg pipe inline joint contained within plastic sleeve unable to test

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 94,669 miles

Advise offside front tyre outer wall cracking .

Advise oil around engine gearbox plus power steering .

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

welded repairs are adequate

Fail 28 Nov 2019 94,659 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification bolt insecure . (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose not bolted mounting (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer plus inner sill also inner arch . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose not bolted to mounting (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise offside front tyre outer wall cracking .

Advise oil around engine gearbox plus power steering .

Advise slight play in offside rear wheel bearing .

Pass 21 Nov 2018 91,885 miles

engine overheated during co test suspect cooling fan not working

repairs to chassis various areas unable to inspect fully due to amount of underseal and paint

Pass 20 Nov 2017 88,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

windscreen cracked nearside upper

Fail 17 Nov 2017 88,377 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

windscreen cracked nearside upper

Pass 7 Dec 2016 87,116 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Dec 2016 87,095 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 84,732 miles

Oil leak

a lot of paint and underseal applied to underside of the vehicle

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2014 82,250 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

alot of paint & underseal applied to the underside of the vehicle

rear tyres light cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2013 80,645 miles

Oil leak

light cracking to offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2013 80,623 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

light cracking to offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2012 79,137 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

o/s/n/s/ tyres outer wall slightly cracked .under side slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2012 79,137 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

o/s/n/s/ tyres outer wall slightly cracked .under side slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 77,397 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 77,397 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres cracked and perishing

suspension components and brake pipes covered in paint

Pass 2 Jun 2010 75,159 miles

all tyres small cracks on side walls

excessive under seal on nearside & offside sills

Pass 5 Jun 2009 72,222 miles

Battery insecure

repair carried out to o/s/r sill /wheel arch aera and coverd in soft mastic unable to see if proper repair carried out

Fail 4 Jun 2009 72,198 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

repair carried out to o/s/r sill /wheel arch aera and coverd in soft mastic unable to see if proper repair carried out

Pass 2 Jun 2008 69,000 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 69,000 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 64,745 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 64,745 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2006 59,778 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 59,778 miles

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

cv gaiters cracked

filler in both outer sills

head lamp aim low

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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H773 NOK is a 1991 Rover Montego in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 H773 NOK, 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.

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H773 NOK is a 1991 Rover Montego, first registered on 4 February 1991.

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