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J517 WJN

1991 Rover Montego

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

28,824 mi
Last recorded28,824 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 1991 Rover Montego84,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ517 WJN
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 28,824 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 28,650 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 28,457 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 28,196 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 27,993 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 27,857 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 27,603 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 27,523 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 27,274 miles

slight blow on rear exhaust box

Pass 4 Oct 2011 26,402 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 26,375 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 25,970 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,769 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 25,079 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 24,051 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 23,190 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 23,512 miles

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

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

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 WJN is a 1991 Rover Montego in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WJN, 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 WJN registered?

J517 WJN is a 1991 Rover Montego, first registered on 26 October 1991.

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