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M49 AVV

1994 Rover Montego

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,147 mi
Last recorded139,147 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM49 AVV
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 139,147 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 139,147 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 135,427 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 135,420 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 127,702 miles

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS SLIGHT NOISE N/S O/S

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

SEAT BELT O/S REAR NOISEY OPERATION OF ROLLER

tail GATE RUSTED EDGES TAPED

Pass 6 Mar 2007 117,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

power steering belt squeaking

Fail 2 Mar 2007 117,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front to rear brake pipes on both sides starting to corrode at rear

nearside front bumper taped up

power steering belt squeaking

Pass 16 Mar 2006 107,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2006 107,744 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

noice from power steering belt on full lock

offside rear faceing seatbelt was tight to begin with when testing

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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M49 AVV is a 1994 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M49 AVV, 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 M49 AVV registered?

M49 AVV is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 25 August 1994.

Is M49 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M49 AVV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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