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J455 LOY

1991 Rover Montego

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,472 mi
Last recorded45,472 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1991 Rover Montego84,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ455 LOY
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 45,472 miles

slight fluid leak around n/s/r hub

Fail 15 Sep 2014 45,472 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

slight fluid leak around n/s/r hub

Pass 8 Oct 2013 44,389 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 44,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 42,598 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 40,567 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 37,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 36,110 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 36,110 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 34,488 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 33,103 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 31,384 miles

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 10 Oct 2005 30,848 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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J455 LOY is a 1991 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J455 LOY, 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 J455 LOY registered?

J455 LOY is a 1991 Rover Montego, first registered on 28 November 1991.

Is J455 LOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J455 LOY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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