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H803 FTT

1991 Rover Montego

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

46,567 mi
Last recorded46,567 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover Montego84,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH803 FTT
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 46,567 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 45,168 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 25 May 2023 45,148 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 20 May 2022 45,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device slightly perished but not leaking

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Both ()

Pass 20 May 2021 44,543 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Rear Door Sills And Offside Rear Inner Sill Starting To Corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 44,057 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear door sils and offside rear inner sil starting to corrode. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 43,773 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 43,771 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 43,555 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 43,050 miles

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing, advise adjustment.

Fail 23 May 2017 43,050 miles

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

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing, advise adjustment.

Pass 25 May 2016 42,926 miles

Nearside door dented.

Offside and nearside door sils corroding.

Rear lower arches corroding.

Service brake pedal travel long.

Fail 20 May 2016 42,944 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside door dented.

Offside and nearside door sils corroding.

Rear lower arches corroding.

Pass 18 May 2015 42,782 miles

dent in nearside front door

offside and nearside rear door sils corroding.

Pass 14 May 2014 42,508 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Temporary fuel cap fitted - seals fine

Pass 21 May 2013 42,322 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 41,875 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 41,875 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 41,523 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 41,523 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 41,120 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 17 May 2010 41,120 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 May 2009 40,711 miles

centre silencer baffle loose.

Pass 12 May 2008 40,108 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 35,679 miles

centre silencer baffles loose.

offside front indicator outer lens missing.

Pass 18 May 2006 39,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coolant leak from bellhousing.

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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H803 FTT is a 1991 Rover Montego in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 H803 FTT, 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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What year was H803 FTT registered?

H803 FTT is a 1991 Rover Montego, first registered on 24 April 1991.

Is H803 FTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H803 FTT shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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