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L718 DPB

1993 Rover Montego

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,488 mi
Last recorded141,488 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover Montego113,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL718 DPB
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 141,488 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 141,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 131,588 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres approx. 2.0 / 2.5mm

surface corrosion on n/s & o/s rear wheelarches

Fail 7 Dec 2007 131,583 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s & o/s rear tyres approx. 2.0 / 2.5mm

surface corrosion on n/s & o/s rear wheelarches

Pass 7 Dec 2006 118,796 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 118,791 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on doors & rear wheel arches

Pass 9 Dec 2005 107,146 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 107,127 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine mounts weak

lower doors blistered with rust & †rear arches

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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L718 DPB is a 1993 Rover Montego in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L718 DPB, 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 L718 DPB registered?

L718 DPB is a 1993 Rover Montego, first registered on 24 November 1993.

Is L718 DPB safe to buy?

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