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K788 UBW

1992 Rover Montego

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,148 mi
Last recorded132,148 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1992 Rover Montego100,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK788 UBW
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 132,148 miles

wheelarch body areas tapped over no sharp edges at time of test

Fail 23 Feb 2012 132,148 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

wheelarch body areas tapped over no sharp edges at time of test

Pass 17 Nov 2011 131,913 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 131,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 129,247 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 129,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 124,951 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 121,315 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 121,315 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 117,451 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 117,447 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

door bottoms and lower body starting to corrode

Pass 7 Dec 2006 113,665 miles

nearsid rear sill corroded but not holed at time of test

Pass 16 Dec 2005 110,579 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 110,579 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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K788 UBW is a 1992 Rover Montego in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K788 UBW, 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 K788 UBW?

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What year was K788 UBW registered?

K788 UBW is a 1992 Rover Montego, first registered on 13 November 1992.

Is K788 UBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K788 UBW shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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