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M383 PKM

1994 Rover Montego

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,893 mi
Last recorded121,893 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM383 PKM
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 121,893 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 120,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 116,758 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 115,045 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 113,975 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 112,939 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 111,385 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 107,762 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 103,955 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 101,635 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 94,118 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 94,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 85,598 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 78,094 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 72,358 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 72,338 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 89,187 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 78,502 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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M383 PKM is a 1994 Rover Montego in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M383 PKM, 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 M383 PKM registered?

M383 PKM is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 1 December 1994.

Is M383 PKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M383 PKM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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