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J669 BAK

1992 Rover Montego

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

140,611 mi
Last recorded140,611 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1992 Rover Montego100,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ669 BAK
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 140,611 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 140,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 135,214 miles

slight leak n/s/r shock absorber

Fail 26 Apr 2013 135,214 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight leak n/s/r shock absorber

Pass 30 Apr 2012 129,804 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 124,665 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 124,665 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 122,706 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 122,706 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 122,356 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 122,356 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 122,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 120,407 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 119,202 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 119,202 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 117,776 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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J669 BAK is a 1992 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1992 Rover Montego models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 100,692 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J669 BAK, 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 34 years old, this Rover Montego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J669 BAK registered?

J669 BAK is a 1992 Rover Montego, first registered on 8 June 1992.

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