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M138 GNV

1994 Rover Montego

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

188,078 mi
Last recorded188,078 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2006
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM138 GNV
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2006 188,078 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 188,078 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

1.n/s/r outer sill damaged †2.Metal brake pipes corroding †3.Slight play in both rear wheel bearings †4.o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge †5.Rear outer wheel arches corroding

11.Oil leak on engine/transmission †12.Exhaust tail pipe corroding

6.Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing †7.Slight play in steering rack †8.Brake discs wearing, pads not checked †9.Front bumper damaged †10.n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

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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M138 GNV is a 1994 Rover Montego in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M138 GNV, 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 M138 GNV registered?

M138 GNV is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 20 December 1994.

Is M138 GNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M138 GNV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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