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H896 OON

1991 Rover Montego

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,720 mi
Last recorded152,720 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover Montego84,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH896 OON
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 152,720 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 152,621 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play inner tie rod

Fail 17 Mar 2022 152,621 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play inner tie rod

Pass 9 Sep 2020 152,552 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 152,397 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 152,397 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 152,124 miles

advise that all tyres are showing signs of perrishing ok at time of test

Pass 30 Apr 2010 143,249 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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H896 OON is a 1991 Rover Montego in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OON, 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 OON registered?

H896 OON is a 1991 Rover Montego, first registered on 19 June 1991.

Is H896 OON safe to buy?

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