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J142 LUE

1991 Rover Montego

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,797 mi
Last recorded125,797 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Rover Montego84,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ142 LUE
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2008 125,797 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 125,797 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 123,909 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 121,272 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 117,371 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 117,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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J142 LUE is a 1991 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J142 LUE, 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 J142 LUE registered?

J142 LUE is a 1991 Rover Montego, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J142 LUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J142 LUE shows 6 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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