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K878 CDU

1992 Rover Montego

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,047 mi
Last recorded85,047 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover Montego100,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK878 CDU
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 85,047 miles

front and rear tyres different sizes

offside rear tyre perished slightly

Fail 4 Nov 2011 85,034 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

front and rear tyres different sizes

offside rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2009 75,363 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 75,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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K878 CDU is a 1992 Rover Montego in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel 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 K878 CDU, 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 K878 CDU registered?

K878 CDU is a 1992 Rover Montego, first registered on 11 November 1992.

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