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K244 MMM

1993 Rover Montego

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,748 mi
Last recorded83,748 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 1993 Rover Montego113,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK244 MMM
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 83,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 83,748 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 83,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 83,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 82,558 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 82,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 82,103 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 81,560 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2018 81,550 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 80,750 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 80,045 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 79,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 29 May 2014 77,891 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 3 Jun 2013 77,030 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 May 2013 76,975 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

w/blades split.

Pass 28 May 2012 75,756 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 75,746 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 74,813 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 74,111 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 73,226 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 72,513 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 71,484 miles

BRAKE PEDAL SLIGHTLY SOFT.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 70,811 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 70,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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K244 MMM is a 1993 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Rover Montego models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 113,288 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 K244 MMM, 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 33 years old, this Rover Montego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K244 MMM registered?

K244 MMM is a 1993 Rover Montego, first registered on 25 January 1993.

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