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K59 YDU

1992 Rover Montego

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,708 mi
Last recorded121,708 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2007
Typical for 1992 Rover Montego100,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK59 YDU
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1992
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2007 121,708 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 121,697 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion hole in offside outer sill, but not in prescribed area.

Pass 17 Mar 2006 118,295 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 118,269 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R brake backplate damp. Advise further investigation.

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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K59 YDU is a 1992 Rover Montego in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K59 YDU, 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 K59 YDU?

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What year was K59 YDU registered?

K59 YDU is a 1992 Rover Montego, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K59 YDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K59 YDU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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