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L607 HJW

1994 Rover Montego

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,761 mi
Last recorded117,761 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL607 HJW
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 117,761 miles

Both rear wheel arches heavily taped (corrosion),

Centre silencer deteriorated.

Engine oil level on minimum.

Front number plate damaged.

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall scuffed - perished through tread (185/65x14).

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge.

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

O/S/F brake pad wear indicator wire broken.

Vehicle tested as presented - rear most seats folded down,belts not tested.

Fail 9 Jul 2010 117,752 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear wheel arches heavily taped (corrosion),

Centre silencer deteriorated.

Engine oil level on minimum.

Front number plate damaged.

N/S/F tyre outer sidewall scuffed - perished through tread (185/65x14).

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge.

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

O/S/F brake pad wear indicator wire broken.

Vehicle tested as presented - rear most seats folded down,belts not tested.

Pass 9 Jul 2009 114,081 miles

baffles loose in centre exhaust box.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 110,258 miles

OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORROED.

Fail 27 Jun 2008 110,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORROED.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 106,893 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 106,893 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r sill panel getting soft

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jun 2006 103,549 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 103,549 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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L607 HJW is a 1994 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 L607 HJW, 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.

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L607 HJW is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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