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M481 UKY

1994 Rover Montego

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,121 mi
Last recorded78,121 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM481 UKY
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2007 78,121 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 78,121 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Feb 2007 96,893 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 66,729 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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M481 UKY is a 1994 Rover Montego in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M481 UKY, 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 M481 UKY registered?

M481 UKY is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 14 December 1994.

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