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M397 PUR

1994 Rover Montego

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,426 mi
Last recorded104,426 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2006
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM397 PUR
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2006 104,426 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2005 93,969 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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M397 PUR is a 1994 Rover Montego in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M397 PUR, 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 M397 PUR registered?

M397 PUR is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 6 September 1994.

Is M397 PUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M397 PUR shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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