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K176 DEF

1992 Rover Montego

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,332 mi
Last recorded81,332 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1992 Rover Montego100,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK176 DEF
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 81,332 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 81,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 80,286 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 78,844 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 77,805 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 77,239 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 77,225 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 75,057 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 75,033 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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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K176 DEF is a 1992 Rover Montego in Blue 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 K176 DEF, 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 K176 DEF registered?

K176 DEF is a 1992 Rover Montego, first registered on 18 September 1992.

Is K176 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K176 DEF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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