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L716 JUK

1994 Rover Montego

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

137,103 mi
Last recorded137,103 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL716 JUK
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2015 137,103 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door bottom (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door bottom (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door bottom (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch panel/sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch, sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor /body (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/body (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded roof (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door bottom (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door bottom rusty (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door bottom (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door bottom rusty (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded roof (5.2.6)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper insecure, nearside (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly uneven

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise condition of tailgate, deteriorated/ taped up

centre exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated, baffles loose in silencer

fuel pump and no 1 injection slightly misty

nearside front door sill corroded,, recommend attention

nearside front door sill panel corroded,, recommend attention

offside front door sill corroded, recommend attention

offside rear seat belt sluggish in operation

oil leak

vehicle structure id deteriorated/corroded to an extent where in my opinion, repair is not viable,

Pass 26 Nov 2014 135,959 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all door bottom slightly corroded, recommend check

both headlamp beam images and outputs slightly deminished

front bumper slightly cracked

nearside front door sill panel corroded

nearside rear outer sill panel slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel arch panel slightly corroded

offside front door sill corroded and holed, recommend attention

tape used on tailgate and rear bumper

vehicle has corrosion in various places, not affecting MOT at present,, recommend keep check

Fail 21 Nov 2014 135,956 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all door bottom slightly corroded, recommend check

both headlamp beam images and outputs slightly deminished

front bumper slightly cracked

nearside front door sill panel corroded

nearside rear outer sill panel slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel arch panel slightly corroded

offside front door sill corroded and holed, recommend attention

tape used on tailgate and rear bumper

vehicle has corrosion in various places, not affecting MOT at present,, recommend keep check

Pass 21 Nov 2013 135,036 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all door bottoms slightly corroded

front bumper slightly cracked

offside door mirror glass cracked

offside front door sill corroded, recommend attention

offside rear outer, wheel arch panel slightly corroded

tape used on rear tailgate and rear bumper

vehicle has surface corosion in variuos places all over, recommend keep check

Fail 8 Nov 2013 134,923 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all door bottoms slightly corroded

front bumper slightly cracked

offside door mirror glass cracked

offside front door sill corroded, recommend attention

offside rear outer, wheel arch panel slightly corroded

tape used on rear tailgate and rear bumper

vehicle has surface corosion in variuos places all over, recommend keep check

Pass 9 Nov 2012 133,145 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

body of vehicle corroded in places, recommend attention

tape used on various places on vehicle bodywork

Fail 30 Oct 2012 133,005 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

body of vehicle corroded in places, recommend attention

tape used on various places on vehicle bodywork

Pass 28 Nov 2011 131,200 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

duct tape used in various places to cover damage and corroded body work

offside door mirror glass cracked, view to rear acceptable at present, recommend replace

Fail 19 Nov 2011 131,196 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

duct tape used in various places to cover damage and corroded body work

offside door mirror glass cracked, view to rear acceptable at present, recommend replace

Pass 23 Nov 2010 128,855 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

advise condition of offside door mirror glass

advise condition of rear bumper and tailgate, tape used

drivers door bottom corrosion

nearside rear door will not open from outside

radiator showing signs of deterioration

recommend both front tyres be replaced

recommend check tyre pressures and steering track

very slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing when rotated

Fail 19 Nov 2010 128,828 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

advise condition of offside door mirror glass

advise condition of rear bumper and tailgate, tape used

drivers door bottom corrosion

nearside rear door will not open from outside

radiator showing signs of deterioration

recommend check tyre pressures and steering track

very slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing when rotated

Pass 18 Nov 2009 120,780 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise condition of offside door mirror glass

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 Nov 2009 120,507 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise condition of offside door mirror glass

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Nov 2008 110,520 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

body rusty in places in various places, tape used in various places

gear linkage worn

tailgate door rusty at bottom, advise

Fail 8 Nov 2008 110,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advance travel handbrake

advise check tyre pressures and steering track

body rusty in places in various places, tape used in various places

gear linkage worn

tailgate door rusty at bottom, advise

Pass 16 Nov 2007 101,757 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel cap cover missing

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edges

offside rear bumper taped up/nearside front bumper cracked and held with screws

Fail 8 Nov 2007 101,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel cap cover missing

handbrake slightly stiff in operation

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edges

offside rear bumper taped up/nearside front bumper cracked and held with screws

Pass 14 Nov 2006 96,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel cap cover missing

Fail 10 Nov 2006 96,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel cap cover missing

Pass 17 Nov 2005 88,055 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel cap cover missing

nearside front central locking inoperative

Fail 17 Nov 2005 88,055 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel cap cover missing

nearside front central locking inoperative

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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L716 JUK is a 1994 Rover Montego in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 L716 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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L716 JUK is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 10 June 1994.

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