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K179 PAG

1992 Rover Montego

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,300 mi
Last recorded20,300 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Rover Montego100,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK179 PAG
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 20,300 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 20,204 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 19,789 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 19,519 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 18,796 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight grease leak (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 18,772 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ON BOTH SIDES ()

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ON BOTH SIDES ()

Front Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 18,685 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 18,683 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 16,404 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded slightly

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

Fail 31 May 2019 16,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working inner (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded slightly

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all badly perished **DANGEROUS** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2012 16,400 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres cracking

o/s/r slight bind

Pass 22 Feb 2008 16,219 miles

ofside front indicator outer lens missing, not effecting opperation

Fail 21 Feb 2008 16,219 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

ofside front indicator outer lens missing, not effecting opperation

Pass 12 Oct 2006 16,216 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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K179 PAG is a 1992 Rover Montego in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K179 PAG, 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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K179 PAG is a 1992 Rover Montego, first registered on 17 November 1992.

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