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L726 EOP

1994 Rover Montego

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,996 mi
Last recorded15,996 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL726 EOP
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 15,996 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 15,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 142,209 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 137,291 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 137,291 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 131,689 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 131,689 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 124,623 miles

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

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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L726 EOP is a 1994 Rover Montego in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L726 EOP, 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 L726 EOP registered?

L726 EOP is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 10 January 1994.

Is L726 EOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L726 EOP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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