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K428 VFK

1993 Rover Montego

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

113,308 mi
Last recorded113,308 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2005
Typical for 1993 Rover Montego113,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK428 VFK
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2005 113,308 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

acceptrable levels of corrosion on o/s rear wheel arch!

rear screen cracked down total length!!

reserve travel in service brake on legal limits and attention is strongly advised!!!

unable to open n/s rear door from inside of car!

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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K428 VFK is a 1993 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K428 VFK, 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 K428 VFK registered?

K428 VFK is a 1993 Rover Montego, first registered on 24 February 1993.

Is K428 VFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K428 VFK shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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