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M497 TKW

1994 Rover Montego

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,107 mi
Last recorded140,107 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM497 TKW
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2008 140,107 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 133,607 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2006 129,475 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 129,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all metal brakes corroded

boot struts defective

front disc worn

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

rearwindow cracked

slight play in front wheel bearings

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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M497 TKW is a 1994 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M497 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 M497 TKW registered?

M497 TKW is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 17 October 1994.

Is M497 TKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M497 TKW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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