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L872 XAM

1994 Rover Montego

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

104,803 mi
Last recorded104,803 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL872 XAM
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 104,803 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 102,459 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 99,784 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 96,427 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 94,917 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 94,917 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 94,781 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 93,058 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 93,034 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working fog lamp needed offside (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 90,438 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 88,429 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 86,212 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 84,053 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 84,053 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 82,107 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 79,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 77,324 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 73,519 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2009 73,519 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 69,645 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 66,375 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 66,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2006 62,732 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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L872 XAM is a 1994 Rover Montego in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 L872 XAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L872 XAM registered?

L872 XAM is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 29 April 1994.

Is L872 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L872 XAM shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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