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J916 CAH

1991 Rover Montego

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

239,085 mi
Last recorded239,085 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1991 Rover Montego84,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ916 CAH
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 239,085 miles

All rear steel brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside sill corroded

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 23 May 2013 239,073 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

All rear steel brake pipes corroded

Offside sill corroded

Rear bumper damaged

Rear exhaust leaking slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2011 236,924 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 228,826 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 228,826 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 219,561 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 219,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

steering rack has slight movement at road wheels.

Pass 14 Jun 2008 209,797 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 203,546 miles

O/S and N/S outer sills corroding slightly †N/S/R tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 31 May 2006 199,295 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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J916 CAH is a 1991 Rover Montego in Green with a 1,994cc diesel 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 J916 CAH, 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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J916 CAH is a 1991 Rover Montego, first registered on 9 September 1991.

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