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J188 RPE

1991 Rover Montego

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

90,234 mi
Last recorded90,234 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2005
Typical for 1991 Rover Montego84,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ188 RPE
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2005 90,234 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

offside front seat belt damaged to limit

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking to limit

outer body sill panels show major repair to limits

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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J188 RPE is a 1991 Rover Montego in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J188 RPE, 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 J188 RPE registered?

J188 RPE is a 1991 Rover Montego, first registered on 11 December 1991.

Is J188 RPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J188 RPE shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J188 RPE have outstanding finance?

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