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L506 SHY

1993 Rover Montego

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,544 mi
Last recorded57,544 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1993 Rover Montego113,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL506 SHY
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 57,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 54,601 miles

slight oil leak from porous sump

Pass 18 Jun 2009 46,129 miles

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

Near side front bumper and wing damaged.

Near side rear seat insecure at bottom, but locked in up right position

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in rack

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Wipers blades poor condition, but clearing screen

Fail 17 Jun 2009 46,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Near side front bumper and wing damaged.

Near side rear seat insecure at bottom, but locked in up right position

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in rack

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Wipers blades poor condition, but clearing screen

Pass 11 Jun 2008 35,975 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 27,797 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 18,966 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 18,953 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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L506 SHY is a 1993 Rover Montego in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L506 SHY, 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 L506 SHY registered?

L506 SHY is a 1993 Rover Montego, first registered on 29 October 1993.

Is L506 SHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L506 SHY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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