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L541 PAK

1994 Rover Montego

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

224,543 mi
Last recorded224,543 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL541 PAK
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 224,543 miles

Rear Both rear wheel arches corroded but not holed

Pass 19 Apr 2024 222,242 miles

Nearside Rear bottom of doors and rear wheel arch corroded but not holed

Offside bottom of doors and rear wheel arch corroded but not holed

Fail 19 Apr 2024 222,242 miles

Nearside Rear bottom of doors and rear wheel arch corroded but not holed

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside bottom of doors and rear wheel arch corroded but not holed

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 222,014 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside bottom of doors corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2017 216,326 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wheel arches and bottom of nearside doors corroded but not holed

Fail 4 Nov 2017 216,326 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wheel arches and bottom of nearside doors corroded but not holed

Pass 4 Nov 2016 212,035 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Rear wheel arches corroded but not holed

Pass 13 Nov 2015 205,877 miles

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 200,401 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 191,336 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 182,402 miles

rear wheel arches corroded but not holed

Pass 22 Oct 2011 174,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 18 Oct 2011 174,655 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 Nov 2010 165,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 155,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 145,580 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres starting to split

Pass 27 Oct 2007 133,656 miles

bottom of off side front door corroded but not holed

Pass 9 Nov 2006 127,352 miles

bonnet and both rear wheel arches corroded but not holed

Pass 8 Oct 2005 117,298 miles

FRONT OF BONNET AND NEAR SIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED

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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L541 PAK is a 1994 Rover Montego in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1994 Rover Montego models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 117,082 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 L541 PAK, 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 32 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 L541 PAK registered?

L541 PAK is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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The MOT history for L541 PAK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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