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L806 DPB

1993 Rover Montego

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,735 mi
Last recorded137,735 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover Montego113,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL806 DPB
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 137,735 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 128,671 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 116,674 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 113,704 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 113,704 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 111,394 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 108,375 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 96,882 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 93,513 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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L806 DPB is a 1993 Rover Montego in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1993 Rover Montego models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 113,288 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 L806 DPB, 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 33 years old, this Rover Montego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L806 DPB registered?

L806 DPB is a 1993 Rover Montego, first registered on 1 December 1993.

Is L806 DPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L806 DPB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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