MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,089 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine area oily underneath
handbrake could do with adjusting
headlamps emit slightly unclear beams
nearside mirror poor
offside rear lens broken
rear wheel arches / doorsteps / sills etc corroded
scuttle corroded
slight bad earth in rear lights
some metal brake pipes corroded
superficial structure of vehicle corroded
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
doors bottoms corroded
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
n/s front wheelbearing shows signs of wear
o/s rear lens cracked
oil filler cap missing
power steering fluid shows signs of leaking
rear wheel arches corroded
sills & doorstpes generally corroding
slight play in steering rack
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
doors bottoms corroded
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
n/s front wheelbearing shows signs of wear
o/s rear lens cracked
oil filler cap missing
power steering fluid shows signs of leaking
rear wheel arches corroded
sills & doorstpes generally corroding
slight play in steering rack
front brakes binding slightly
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
door bottoms corroded
handbrake could be better
nearside mirror broken
offside rear lens cracked
slight bad earth in lights
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
unable to open o/s rear door from outside
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s mirror glass repaired
n/s rear outer sill slightly corroded
oil leak
slight play in steering rack
How Reliable is the Rover Montego?
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L764 BUE is a 1994 Rover Montego in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 L764 BUE, 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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L764 BUE is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 25 April 1994.
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