CarVerify

Free Car Check

J304 BUY

1991 Rover Montego

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2008
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,680 mi
Last recorded65,680 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2007
Typical for 1991 Rover Montego84,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ304 BUY
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2007 65,680 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 97,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 63,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 62,020 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 62,015 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2004 58,746 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
Full Rover Montego reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J304 BUY is a 1991 Rover Montego in Blue 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 J304 BUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J304 BUY?

You can check the full history of J304 BUY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J304 BUY registered?

J304 BUY is a 1991 Rover Montego, first registered on 30 August 1991.

Is J304 BUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J304 BUY 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.

Does J304 BUY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J304 BUY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.