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K506 WPR

1993 Rover Montego

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,918 mi
Last recorded171,918 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Montego113,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK506 WPR
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 171,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 171,048 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 171,048 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 170,627 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 169,783 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 167,930 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 166,623 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 165,470 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 163,887 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 161,843 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 159,756 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 158,388 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 158,388 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 157,855 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 156,535 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 156,535 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 154,767 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

a post rusty

both rear wheel arches

exhaust rusty

Fail 19 Apr 2012 154,765 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

a post rusty

both rear wheel arches

exhaust rusty

Pass 3 May 2011 152,289 miles

corrosion:- both outer sills, offside rear inner wheelarch, various patches on vehicle

duct tape covering sharp edges

slight fault on hazard switch

Pass 8 Apr 2010 151,129 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills rusty

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

rear facing seats has no seat belts

Fail 8 Apr 2010 151,129 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills rusty

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

rear facing seats has no seat belts

Pass 17 Apr 2009 147,996 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Apr 2009 147,993 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Apr 2008 141,830 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 133,436 miles

nearside centre floorpan, both offside doors, nearside front door, offside lower 'B' post & both outer sills rusty

offside front sidelight dim

offside outer cv gaiter perished

slight play both rear wheelbearings

slight play offside steering

Fail 23 Apr 2007 133,436 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

nearside centre floorpan, both offside doors, nearside front door, offside lower 'B' post & both outer sills rusty

offside front sidelight dim

offside outer cv gaiter perished

slight play both rear wheelbearings

slight play offside steering

Pass 4 May 2006 121,929 miles

as before

Fail 21 Apr 2006 121,929 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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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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K506 WPR is a 1993 Rover Montego in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K506 WPR, 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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K506 WPR is a 1993 Rover Montego, first registered on 10 June 1993.

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