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L172 RBP

1993 Rover Montego

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,170 mi
Last recorded75,170 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1993 Rover Montego113,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL172 RBP
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 75,170 miles

both outer cv boots perished

chip on screen

front cross member rusty in one spot

play in the n/s/f wheel bearing

play in the n/s/r wheel bearing , recommend replace

power steering pipes rusty

slight noise turning the n/s/r wheel

slight play in the o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 27 May 2015 75,168 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both outer cv boots perished

chip on screen

front cross member rusty in one spot

play in the n/s/f wheel bearing

power steering pipes rusty

slight noise turning the n/s/r wheel

slight play in the o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 2 Jun 2014 73,708 miles

chip on screen

play in the rear wheel bearings

possible power steering belt slip

rear wheel arches rusty

rust on the n/s/f door pillar

small hole at the back of the n/s outer sill to wheel arch

Pass 31 May 2013 72,637 miles

chip on screen

n/s/r tyre worn on the edge

o/s/f tyre on the legal limit

o/s/r tyre perished

rear arches rusty

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

small hole n/s outer sill at the rear

Pass 7 Jun 2011 72,631 miles

back of and behind o/s sill is rusty

behind n/s outer sill is rusty and weak

both rear tyres are badly perished , recommend replace

chip on the screen

cv boots are perished

fair bit of play in the n/s/r wheel bearing , recommend investigate / replace

front brake balance poor ( 12% out of balance )

front cross member is rusty in one spot

play in both rear subframe bushes

Pass 4 Jun 2010 72,615 miles

chip o/s headlight

chip on screen

cv boots in poor condition

rear brake balance is poor

rear subframe bushes are in poor condition

rust in the front cross member

slight play in the n/s/r wheel bearing

slight twist in the o/s/f brake flexy hose

Fail 2 Jun 2010 72,615 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

chip o/s headlight

chip on screen

cv boots in poor condition

rear brake balance is poor

rear subframe bushes are in poor condition

rust in the front cross member

slight play in the n/s/r wheel bearing

slight twist in the o/s/f brake flexy hose

Pass 24 Apr 2009 72,610 miles

chip on screen

cv boots perished

o/s washer jet poor

play in both rear subframe front bushes

play in both rear wheel bearings ,(fair bit in the n/s)

very corroded and weak around the fuel filler neck

Pass 22 Apr 2008 71,468 miles

corrosion under o/s/r wheel arch

headlight aims high

play in both rear subframe front bushes

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

suspension is soft

wipers poor

Pass 26 Apr 2007 67,883 miles

corrossion in body panels

Pass 24 Apr 2006 65,973 miles

slight imbalance on rear brakes †slight play/noise in rear wheels bearings †

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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L172 RBP is a 1993 Rover Montego in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L172 RBP, 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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What year was L172 RBP registered?

L172 RBP is a 1993 Rover Montego, first registered on 27 August 1993.

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