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M230 DRP

1994 Rover Montego

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,248 mi
Last recorded111,248 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2006
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM230 DRP
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2006 111,248 miles

all advisorys as before

Fail 28 Dec 2006 111,241 miles

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

advise fuel tank damp

advise o/s & n/s outer c/v gaitors perrished & starting to split change as soon as possible

advise o/s front door n/s rear door & o/s outer sill rusty

advise steel feed to n/s rear flexible brake hose rusty change as soon as possible

advise steel feeds to o/s & n/s front flexible brake hoses rusty change as soon as possible

advise steel pipes on o/s & n/s rear cylinders rusty change as soon as possible

Pass 15 Dec 2005 94,308 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 94,308 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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M230 DRP is a 1994 Rover Montego in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M230 DRP, 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 M230 DRP registered?

M230 DRP is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 14 October 1994.

Is M230 DRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M230 DRP shows 4 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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