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K531 PLH

1992 Rover Montego

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

85,479 mi
Last recorded85,479 miles
Recorded on7 May 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover Montego100,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK531 PLH
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 May 2008 85,479 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Battery tray getting corroded

Bottom door edges getting abit corroded

Metal fuel pipes getting abit corroded slightly

N/S/F end outer sill area abit corroded and wing abit loose (NOT yet within fail limits at time of test)

N/S/F tyre worn near limits at inner tread edge

N/S/R w/arch edge abit corroded

O/S/F indicator lens missing

Outer sills getting corroded

Slight wear and movement at both rear w/bearings

Pass 14 Jul 2006 70,503 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2006 70,490 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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K531 PLH is a 1992 Rover Montego in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 K531 PLH, 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.

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What year was K531 PLH registered?

K531 PLH is a 1992 Rover Montego, first registered on 14 August 1992.

Is K531 PLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K531 PLH shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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