MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,170 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
corrossion in body panels
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is L172 RBP safe to buy?
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