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L349 BEA

1993 Rover Montego

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,006 mi
Last recorded58,006 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover Montego113,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL349 BEA
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 58,006 miles

rear n/s bumper cracked

rear n/s wheel some corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2010 58,006 miles

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

rear n/s bumper cracked

rear n/s wheel some corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2009 57,452 miles

front number plate lower edge damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2009 57,452 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

front number plate lower edge damaged

Pass 23 May 2009 56,679 miles

Oil leak

the body work in general is in poor condition

Pass 6 Nov 2008 55,928 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 55,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside and offside wheel arches corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2007 55,073 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 53,169 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2005 51,314 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 51,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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L349 BEA is a 1993 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 L349 BEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L349 BEA registered?

L349 BEA is a 1993 Rover Montego, first registered on 25 November 1993.

Is L349 BEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L349 BEA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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