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L656 JUK

1994 Rover Montego

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,157 mi
Last recorded172,157 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL656 JUK
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2008 172,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

o/s rear door handle broken

rear bumper split

rear car seats low

Pass 4 Jun 2007 163,692 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 152,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 152,618 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 144,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both outer cv rubber boots perished

nearside rear tyre perished

oil leak

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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L656 JUK is a 1994 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L656 JUK, 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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What year was L656 JUK registered?

L656 JUK is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L656 JUK safe to buy?

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