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J79 ETU

1992 Rover Montego

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

72,717 mi
Last recorded72,717 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 1992 Rover Montego100,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ79 ETU
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 72,717 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 72,644 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 18 Jan 2022 72,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under body waxoiled

Pass 15 Jan 2021 72,573 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill getting weak

under body undersealed

Pass 24 Jan 2020 72,555 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front brake effort getting low

Offside Rear Inner arch getting weak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer sills weak

Pass 14 Jan 2019 72,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch by filler neck pipe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 72,503 miles

outer sills weak

Oil leak ()

all under body under sealed

Offside Rear inner arch weak

Pass 18 Jan 2017 72,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Offside Rear foot brake efficiancy getting low

Oil leak ()

both outer sills getting week

rear inner archs getting weak

under body under sealed

Pass 26 Jan 2016 72,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s outer sill getting weak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 71,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

battery loose

o/s outer sill weak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 71,306 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 70,102 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

weld repairs to vehicle

Fail 15 Jan 2013 70,097 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear wheel arches corroded

weld repairs to vehicle

Pass 23 Jan 2012 68,260 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear arches corroded

weld repairs to outer sills

Fail 19 Jan 2012 68,256 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear 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)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear arches corroded

weld repairs to outer sills

Pass 24 Jan 2011 66,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

outer sills corroded

weld repairs to outer sills

Pass 26 Jan 2010 64,344 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 64,344 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 61,808 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 61,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 58,731 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 55,007 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 55,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 51,027 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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J79 ETU is a 1992 Rover Montego in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 J79 ETU, 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 J79 ETU registered?

J79 ETU is a 1992 Rover Montego, first registered on 4 February 1992.

Is J79 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J79 ETU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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