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M514 TKW

1994 Rover Montego

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

156,573 mi
Last recorded156,573 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM514 TKW
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2009 156,573 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING ARM.

Fail 15 Aug 2009 156,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING ARM.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 149,236 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Fail 24 Jul 2008 149,128 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 148,946 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

handbrake cable slack on rear x member

Pass 2 Aug 2007 142,872 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 142,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges. Also has a nail in tyre.

nearside rear metal brake pipe is corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2006 135,338 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 135,338 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust box rattling noisy

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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M514 TKW is a 1994 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 M514 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 M514 TKW registered?

M514 TKW is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 24 November 1994.

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The MOT history for M514 TKW shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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