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H896 BSR

1991 Rover Montego

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,096 mi
Last recorded138,096 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1991 Rover Montego84,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH896 BSR
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 138,096 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 138,096 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 133,719 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 129,525 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 125,224 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 125,224 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 119,758 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 114,012 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 114,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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H896 BSR is a 1991 Rover Montego in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H896 BSR, 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 H896 BSR registered?

H896 BSR is a 1991 Rover Montego, first registered on 3 June 1991.

Is H896 BSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H896 BSR 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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