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M226 RTM

1994 Rover Montego

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,211 mi
Last recorded139,211 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM226 RTM
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 139,211 miles

front no plate deteriated & cracked.

Fail 8 Apr 2009 139,211 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front no plate deteriated & cracked.

o/side front lower suspension ball joint dust cover split.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 127,133 miles

o/side outer c/v boot cracking.

slight free play in steering rack.

steel berake pipes at the rear n/side & o/side brake back plate s corroded.

Fail 23 Apr 2008 127,133 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/side outer c/v boot cracking.

slight free play in steering rack.

steel berake pipes at the rear n/side & o/side brake back plate s corroded.

Pass 2 May 2007 126,156 miles

o/side front outer driveshaft c/v bott cracking.

rear n/side & o/side wheel arches corroded.

slight free play in steering rack n/side.

small chip in front screen n/side.

steel brake pipe from the n/side rear flexible brake hose to brake back plate corroded.

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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M226 RTM is a 1994 Rover Montego in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 M226 RTM, 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 M226 RTM registered?

M226 RTM is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 16 December 1994.

Is M226 RTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M226 RTM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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