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M178 OUJ

1994 Rover Montego

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,340 mi
Last recorded106,340 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM178 OUJ
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 106,340 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 99,880 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 93,807 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 92,283 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2008 91,163 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 91,163 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2007 88,886 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 86,411 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 86,411 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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M178 OUJ is a 1994 Rover Montego in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M178 OUJ, 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 M178 OUJ registered?

M178 OUJ is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 14 November 1994.

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