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H859 TWF

1991 Rover Montego

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,711 mi
Last recorded25,711 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 1991 Rover Montego84,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH859 TWF
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 25,711 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 25,305 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 25,300 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 24,799 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 24,502 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 19,947 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 19,797 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2011 19,777 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 19,730 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 19,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 19,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brakes slightly spongy

Pass 8 Aug 2008 19,250 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 18,872 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 186,073 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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H859 TWF is a 1991 Rover Montego in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H859 TWF, 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 H859 TWF registered?

H859 TWF is a 1991 Rover Montego, first registered on 17 March 1991.

Is H859 TWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H859 TWF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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