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J517 SOP

1991 Rover Montego

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,550 mi
Last recorded110,550 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2007
Typical for 1991 Rover Montego84,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ517 SOP
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2007 110,550 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside outer sill corroded and holed

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 104,698 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 103,961 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

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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J517 SOP is a 1991 Rover Montego in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 J517 SOP, 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

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What year was J517 SOP registered?

J517 SOP is a 1991 Rover Montego, first registered on 6 September 1991.

Is J517 SOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J517 SOP shows 3 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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