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L801 FVM

1994 Rover Montego

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,229 mi
Last recorded90,229 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL801 FVM
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2008 90,229 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 90,229 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 79,511 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 74,193 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 70,961 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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L801 FVM is a 1994 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L801 FVM, 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 L801 FVM registered?

L801 FVM is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 8 January 1994.

Is L801 FVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L801 FVM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L801 FVM have outstanding finance?

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