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M302 UFC

1994 Rover Montego

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,868 mi
Last recorded148,868 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM302 UFC
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 148,868 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s handbrake slightly low effort

o/s + n/s doors in poor condition but no sharp edges

o/s/f door in poor condition but no sharp edges

slight wiper damage to front windscreen

some corrosion on brake pipes to o/s + n/s front flexy hoses

Fail 16 Jun 2015 148,770 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

o/s + n/s front brake discs in very poor condition - advise replace

o/s + n/s outer CV boots in poor condition - advise attention

rear bumper poor condition (fixings)

slight wiper damage to front windscreen

some corrosion on brake pipes to o/s + n/s front flexy hoses

Pass 3 Mar 2014 136,075 miles

engine oil leak

front brake discs in poor condition

slight wiper damage to front windscreen - advise attention

Fail 21 Feb 2014 135,928 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight wiper damage to front windscreen - advise attention

engine oil leak

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2013 131,274 miles

exhaust system in generally poor condition (slight blow at rear pipe) - advise attention

n/s rear tyre outer edge worn thin

o/s + n/s front tyres close to wear indicators

Fail 15 Jan 2013 131,174 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system in generally poor condition (slight blow at rear pipe) - advise attention

n/s rear tyre outer edge worn thin

o/s + n/s front tyres close to wear indicators

Pass 24 Jan 2012 123,819 miles

battery insecure

drivers door in poor condition - advise attention

engine has an oil leak

n/s rear tyre outer edge worn thin

o/s + n/s front tyres getting close to limits

slight play o/s + n/s rear wheel bearings

Fail 11 Jan 2012 123,425 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

battery insecure

drivers door in poor condition - advise attention

engine has an oil leak

n/s rear tyre outer edge worn thin

o/s + n/s front tyres getting close to limits

slight play o/s + n/s rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Jan 2011 111,715 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 11,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 99,224 miles

rear wheel arches in poor condition - advise attention

Fail 15 Jan 2010 99,198 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s + n/s front tyres getting close to limit

rear wheel arches in poor condition - advise attention

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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M302 UFC is a 1994 Rover Montego in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 M302 UFC, 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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M302 UFC is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 14 December 1994.

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