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L43 HFC

1993 Rover Montego

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,423 mi
Last recorded49,423 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1993 Rover Montego113,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL43 HFC
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 49,423 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Pass 16 Nov 2016 47,273 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 47,225 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 46,908 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 46,908 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 46,519 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 45,836 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pedal travel

corrosion to inner and outer sill both sides

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f mudflap missing

n/s/r mudflap insecure

o/s/r damper cover insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2011 45,182 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pedal travel

corrosion to o/s/r and n/s/r outer sill

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f mudflap missing

Fail 17 Nov 2011 45,182 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pedal travel

corrosion to o/s/r and n/s/r outer sill

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f mudflap missing

Pass 12 Nov 2010 43,975 miles

48% rear brake balance

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r lower shock absorber rubber misplaced

Pass 16 Nov 2009 42,846 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 41,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 40,157 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 39,040 miles

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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L43 HFC is a 1993 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L43 HFC, 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 L43 HFC registered?

L43 HFC is a 1993 Rover Montego, first registered on 23 November 1993.

Is L43 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L43 HFC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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