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J739 XHE

1991 Rover Montego

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,458 mi
Last recorded112,458 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1991 Rover Montego84,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ739 XHE
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 112,458 miles

Nearside Front surface corrosion behind nearside front headlamp

Rear x2 coil spring corroded

surface corrosion to bottom of both front doors

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Nov 2016 112,458 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front surface corrosion behind nearside front headlamp

Rear x2 coil spring corroded

surface corrosion to bottom of both front doors

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2015 112,131 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs

Fail 3 Nov 2015 112,131 miles

Front Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs

Pass 3 Sep 2009 112,059 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 112,022 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 112,015 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 21 Aug 2007 111,820 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front flexy hose fixing point starting to split.

n/s rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2006 11,737 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 111,576 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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J739 XHE is a 1991 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J739 XHE, 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 J739 XHE registered?

J739 XHE is a 1991 Rover Montego, first registered on 21 October 1991.

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