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K165 XOA

1992 Rover Montego

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,042 mi
Last recorded53,042 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover Montego100,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK165 XOA
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 53,042 miles

bonnet corroded

both rear outer archs getting weak

Fail 22 Jan 2011 53,037 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

bonnet corroded

both rear outer archs getting weak

Pass 1 Feb 2010 49,867 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front antiroll bar link damaged slightly

oil pressure switch wire broken

Fail 26 Jan 2010 49,867 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front antiroll bar link damaged slightly

oil pressure switch wire broken

Pass 19 Feb 2009 45,700 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 45,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 40,375 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 37,017 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 36,285 miles

Water pump is leaking

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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K165 XOA is a 1992 Rover Montego in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K165 XOA, 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 K165 XOA registered?

K165 XOA is a 1992 Rover Montego, first registered on 16 October 1992.

Is K165 XOA safe to buy?

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