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M452 TKW

1994 Rover Montego

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,271 mi
Last recorded108,271 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM452 TKW
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 108,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake pipes corroded

front cross member heavily corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly and getting low

oil around engine

underside and components corroded and heavily unerseled in places

Pass 8 Apr 2014 101,231 miles

centre exhaust section has slight leak.

front subframe corroded.

o/s/r closing sill corroded.

oil leaks.

slight play in rear wheel bearings.

underside heavily coated.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 94,504 miles

all brake pipes under sealed.

both front coil springs corroded.

coolant leak.

engine oil leaks.

front brake pads look low.

noise from gear box.

o/s/f brake hose look damp.

underside heavily under sealed.

Fail 30 Mar 2013 94,477 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all brake pipes covered in underseal

both front coil springs corroded

coolant leak

engine oil leaks

exhaust bracket loose

front brake pads look low

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edge

noise from gearbox

o/s/f brake hose looks damp but no leak

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed unable to inspect for corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2012 89,056 miles

doors corroded

heavy engine oil leaks

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 20 Mar 2012 89,043 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

doors corroded

heavy engine oil leaks

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Jan 2011 83,193 miles

engine oil leaks

rear brake pipes corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2011 83,170 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

heavy corrosion on rear wheel arches & o/s/f door

Pass 21 Jan 2010 77,637 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 77,622 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 70,669 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 70,641 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 63,887 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 63,872 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 57,490 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 50,037 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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M452 TKW is a 1994 Rover Montego in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M452 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 M452 TKW registered?

M452 TKW is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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