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M21 TJL

1994 Rover Montego

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,248 mi
Last recorded100,248 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 TJL
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2018 100,248 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 13 Jul 2017 98,852 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f bottom knuckle has slight play in ball joint

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

windscreen has damage to both a and b zones both have been repaired

Fail 5 Jul 2017 98,848 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f bottom knuckle has slight play in ball joint

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

windscreen has damage to both a and b zones both have been repaired

Pass 6 Jul 2016 96,791 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 1 Jul 2016 96,791 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Jul 2015 95,045 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

windscreen damage to zone 'A' been repaired

Fail 1 Jul 2015 95,042 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

windscreen damage to zone 'A' been repaired

Pass 11 Jul 2014 92,712 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 92,705 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 90,797 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 89,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 87,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 87,632 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 85,933 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 84,503 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 82,239 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 82,239 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

0/s hand brake cable sticking on

Pass 11 Jul 2007 78,263 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 72,918 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 72,918 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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M21 TJL is a 1994 Rover Montego in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M21 TJL, 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 M21 TJL registered?

M21 TJL is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 5 August 1994.

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