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K263 LRW

1993 Rover Montego

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,381 mi
Last recorded71,381 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover Montego113,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK263 LRW
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 71,381 miles

all over body corrosion no sharp edges

suspension getting soft

Pass 18 Nov 2011 68,422 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 66,733 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 66,733 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 64,203 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

vehicle body pannels have various areas of corrosion which may develop into sharp edges

Fail 27 Nov 2009 64,197 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

vehicle body pannels have various areas of corrosion which may develop into sharp edges

offside rear tyre extremely perished

Pass 18 Nov 2008 61,760 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perishing on inside wall

Pass 29 Aug 2007 59,370 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear bumper damaged

some corrosion to rear wheel arches

some rear brake imbalance

Fail 24 Aug 2007 59,360 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear bumper damaged

surface corosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 25 Aug 2006 57,293 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some corrosion to nearside sill

some rear brake imbalance

Pass 11 Aug 2005 54,554 miles

some corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 11 Aug 2005 54,554 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

some corrosion to both outer sills

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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K263 LRW is a 1993 Rover Montego in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K263 LRW, 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 K263 LRW registered?

K263 LRW is a 1993 Rover Montego, first registered on 8 June 1993.

Is K263 LRW safe to buy?

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