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J548 LOD

1991 Rover Montego

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

200,677 mi
Last recorded200,677 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Rover Montego84,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ548 LOD
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 200,677 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 195,697 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 187,483 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 18,720 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 178,616 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 170,323 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 170,138 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 161,187 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 157,234 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 147,060 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 135,106 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 123,857 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 123,641 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 108,083 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 94,961 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 81,212 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 68,479 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 68,469 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 67,590 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 60,531 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 46,162 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 31,911 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

wipers starting to smear

Pass 27 Jun 2006 27,007 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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J548 LOD is a 1991 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J548 LOD, 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 J548 LOD registered?

J548 LOD is a 1991 Rover Montego, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J548 LOD safe to buy?

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