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L786 XGG

1994 Rover Montego

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

211,950 mi
Last recorded211,950 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL786 XGG
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 211,950 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 211,927 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 211,395 miles

Rear brakes would benefit from service.

Slight play o/side front and o/side rear hubs

Pass 14 Apr 2017 206,652 miles

Lift pump appears to have a misting of diesel recommend service or repair

Recommend a foot and park brake service.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 196,431 miles

General sill surface corrosion

O/side rear brake requires adjustment or repair

Fail 8 Feb 2016 196,328 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.64mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 189,223 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight exhaust blow at manifold to downpipe

Pass 2 Mar 2013 181,068 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

small hole in drivers side door but not causing sharp edge

Fail 2 Mar 2013 181,068 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

small hole in drivers side door but not causing sharp edge

Pass 7 Mar 2012 169,535 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2012 169,524 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 152,995 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2011 152,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2010 140,922 miles

both front to rear and n/s rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion.

n/s and o/s front lower ball joints showing slight play

steering rack has slight play

underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2010 140,922 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front to rear and n/s rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion.

n/s and o/s front lower ball joints showing slight play

steering rack has slight play

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2009 124,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s and o/s front to rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion at rear sections.

n/s/rear metal brake pipe showing slight corrosion.

n/s/rear sill showing slight corrosion.

Fail 19 Feb 2009 124,602 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s and o/s front to rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion at rear sections.

n/s/rear metal brake pipe showing slight corrosion.

n/s/rear sill showing slight corrosion.

Fail 7 Mar 2008 106,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

gear-box oil leak

n/s/front outer c/v boot cracking.

n/s/front to rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion at rear

n/s/rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion.

n/s/rear sill slight corrosion.

slight steering rack slight play.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 106,021 miles

gear-box oil leak

n/s/front outer c/v boot cracking.

n/s/front to rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion at rear

n/s/rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion.

n/s/rear sill slight corrosion.

slight steering rack slight play.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 84,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust showing corrosion.

slight n/s sill corrosion.

slight steering rack play.

Pass 10 Feb 2006 64,784 miles

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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L786 XGG is a 1994 Rover Montego in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 L786 XGG, 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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L786 XGG is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 8 March 1994.

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