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K290 SEA

1992 Rover Montego

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,775 mi
Last recorded158,775 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2007
Typical for 1992 Rover Montego100,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK290 SEA
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2007 158,775 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 154,854 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 154,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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K290 SEA is a 1992 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 K290 SEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K290 SEA?

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What year was K290 SEA registered?

K290 SEA is a 1992 Rover Montego, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K290 SEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K290 SEA shows 3 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.

Does K290 SEA have outstanding finance?

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