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L358 COM

1971 Rover Montego

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,654 mi
Last recorded146,654 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL358 COM
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2006 146,654 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 7 Dec 2006 146,347 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

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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L358 COM is a 1971 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L358 COM, 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 55 years old, this Rover Montego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of L358 COM?

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What year was L358 COM registered?

L358 COM is a 1971 Rover Montego, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is L358 COM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L358 COM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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