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L835 SCR

1993 Rover Montego

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,432 mi
Last recorded113,432 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1993 Rover Montego113,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL835 SCR
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 113,432 miles

brake pipes rusty , some are covered in grease

engine smokes on start up

exhaust weak in places

n/s and o/s floor pans rusty in places

o/s/f cv boot is perished

o/s/r floor pan rusty next to the shock

oil on the engine and the gearbox

slight vibration turning the o/s/f wheel

Fail 27 May 2015 113,432 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake pipes rusty , some are covered in grease

engine smokes on start up

exhaust weak in places

n/s and o/s floor pans rusty in places

o/s/f cv boot is perished

o/s/r floor pan rusty next to the shock

oil on the engine and the gearbox

slight vibration turning the o/s/f wheel

Pass 19 Jun 2014 112,448 miles

corrosion by the bonnet hinge

corrosion n/s/f floor

front cross member rusty and weak

fuel smell under the bonnet

play in both rear wheel bearings

slight smoke from exhaust

Pass 22 May 2013 111,124 miles

brake pipes rusty

exhaust weak in places

n/s/f cv boot in very poor condition

o/s/f cv boot perished

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in the o/s of the steering rack

small hole in the n/s/f floor

Pass 31 May 2012 109,578 miles

corrosion on the brake pipes

corrosion on the front cross member

sliught smoke from exhaust

small hole n/s/f floor pan

Fail 30 May 2012 109,578 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

corrosion on the brake pipes

corrosion on the front cross member

sliught smoke from exhaust

small hole n/s/f floor pan

Pass 10 Jun 2011 107,409 miles

brake fluid level is on the minimum level

exhaust weak

front and rear number plates in poor condition

front to rear and rear brake pipes are rusty

n/s/r wheel bearing has play

o/s/f tyre is worn very low in one area on the inner part of the tred

o/s/r wheel bearing has play and slight noise

possible gear oil leak

rear brake balance is poor

slight play in the steering rack

Fail 6 Jun 2011 107,373 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake fluid level is on the minimum level

exhaust weak

front and rear number plates in poor condition

front to rear and rear brake pipes are rusty

n/s/r wheel bearing has play

o/s/f tyre is worn very low in one area on the inner part of the tred

o/s/r wheel bearing has play and slight noise

possible gear oil leak

rear brake balance is poor

slight play in the steering rack

Pass 8 Jun 2010 105,771 miles

oil leak at engine and gearbox

rear brake balance is poor

brake pipes rusty

exhaust in poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn low in one area

noise turning o/s/f and both rear wheels , possibly wheel bearings

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

o/s/r tyre is worn low

Fail 4 Jun 2010 105,741 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake pipes rusty

exhaust in poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn low in one area

noise turning o/s/f and both rear wheels , possibly wheel bearings

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

o/s/r tyre is worn low

oil leak at engine and gearbox

rear brake balance is poor

Pass 8 Jun 2009 102,809 miles

brake pipes rusty

number plates in poor condition

play in both rear wheel bearings

power steering noisey

Pass 6 Jun 2008 99,980 miles

both rear wheel bearings worn

exhaust is weak in places

heavy corrosion under o/s/r wheel arch

n/s front to rear brake pipe is rusty

play in n/s/f lower swivel joint

play in the steering rack

rear number plate is in poor condition

Pass 25 May 2007 96,758 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 96,758 miles

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)

front brake balance poor †n/s inner driveshaft boot in very poor condition †front to rear brake pipes rusty

slight play in both rear wheel bearings †n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 6 Jun 2006 91,336 miles

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

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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L835 SCR is a 1993 Rover Montego in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L835 SCR, 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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L835 SCR is a 1993 Rover Montego, first registered on 12 November 1993.

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