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L776 RML

1994 Rover Montego

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,086 mi
Last recorded132,086 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2006
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL776 RML
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2006 132,086 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 132,086 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

bottom edge of tail gate corroded

corrosion starting at near side rear sill within prescribed area

engine oil leak

front bumper damaged repaired with tape

front lower edge of bonnet corroded

near side drive shaft gaiter perished slight grease leak

near side front door starting to corrode at lower edge

near side rear wheel arch starting to corrode

off side front door corroded at lower edge

off side rear door outer handle missing

rear seats and seat belts contaminated with oil

slight play in off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 May 2006 130,200 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 130,198 miles

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

oil leak at engine

slight play off side rear wheel bearings

surface corrosion to brake pipes

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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L776 RML is a 1994 Rover Montego in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L776 RML, 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 L776 RML registered?

L776 RML is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 17 May 1994.

Is L776 RML safe to buy?

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