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M287 TKW

1994 Rover Montego

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

141,414 mi
Last recorded141,414 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM287 TKW
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 141,414 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 141,229 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 140,601 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 140,103 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 139,657 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 139,030 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 137,280 miles

both sides rear wheel archs corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2013 136,250 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on off side rear wheel arch

travel on service brake pedal

Pass 11 Oct 2012 134,257 miles

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

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

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

both sides rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2011 131,222 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 129,281 miles

both side rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 127,040 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 124,488 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 124,380 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 120,698 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 120,694 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine overheating

Pass 17 Oct 2006 116,446 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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M287 TKW is a 1994 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M287 TKW, 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 M287 TKW registered?

M287 TKW is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 1 October 1994.

Is M287 TKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M287 TKW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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