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L538 EHO

1993 Rover Montego

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,279 mi
Last recorded134,279 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover Montego113,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL538 EHO
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2007 134,279 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 124,783 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 124,783 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 115,046 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 114,913 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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L538 EHO is a 1993 Rover Montego in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L538 EHO, 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 L538 EHO registered?

L538 EHO is a 1993 Rover Montego, first registered on 3 December 1993.

Is L538 EHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L538 EHO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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