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L988 RGW

1994 Rover Montego

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

127,181 mi
Last recorded127,181 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL988 RGW
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 127,181 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 126,078 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 125,451 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 124,775 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 124,557 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 123,845 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 122,615 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 121,888 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 120,623 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front door has corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2008 118,314 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 118,314 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 114,701 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 110,949 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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L988 RGW is a 1994 Rover Montego in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 L988 RGW, 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 L988 RGW registered?

L988 RGW is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L988 RGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L988 RGW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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