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L764 BUE

1994 Rover Montego

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

178,089 mi
Last recorded178,089 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL764 BUE
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2008 178,089 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 171,832 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 171,810 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 169,221 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 14 Dec 2006 169,109 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 160,594 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

unable to open o/s rear door from outside

Fail 19 Dec 2005 160,590 miles

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?

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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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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