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M505 UKY

1995 Rover Montego

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

60,974 mi
Last recorded60,974 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2007
Typical for 1995 Rover Montego86,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM505 UKY
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2007 60,974 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 60,973 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 60,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion around rear wheel arches

exhaust fouling gear linkage

Pass 13 Sep 2006 55,753 miles

o/s front wheel binding slightly.

Fail 13 Sep 2006 55,753 miles

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

o/s front wheel binding slightly.

Pass 19 Sep 2005 55,188 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 55,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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M505 UKY is a 1995 Rover Montego in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1995 Rover Montego models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 86,534 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 M505 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 31 years old, this Rover Montego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M505 UKY registered?

M505 UKY is a 1995 Rover Montego, first registered on 13 January 1995.

Is M505 UKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M505 UKY shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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