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L445 AKE

1993 Rover Montego

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

56,070 mi
Last recorded56,070 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover Montego113,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL445 AKE
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 56,070 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 56,035 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 55,765 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 55,761 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 53,396 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 50,381 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 45,180 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 45,180 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 42,174 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 41,862 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 39,785 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 39,776 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 39,465 miles

Complete exhaust system corroded

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2010 38,937 miles

Small engine and gearbox oil leak

Complete exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2009 38,117 miles

Airbox pipe could do with fixing better onto the airbox.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wiper blades could do with replacing and setting up

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

Oil slightly low and minor oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2008 36,738 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 36,738 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 35,989 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 34,571 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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L445 AKE is a 1993 Rover Montego in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L445 AKE, 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 L445 AKE registered?

L445 AKE is a 1993 Rover Montego, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L445 AKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L445 AKE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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