MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,006 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer case deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer-deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front wheel stiff in rotate
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))
Offside Front wheel stiff in rotate
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged both sides-splitting & Perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear wheel stiff in rotate
Offside Front Lower driver door corroded
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged splitting & Perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged both sides-splitting & Perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear wheel stiff in rotate
Offside Front Lower driver door corroded
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged splitting & Perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor to sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch lower (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch upper (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
o/s/r/ tyre cracking o/s/f cv boot cracking hazaed waring switch tempremental
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/r/ tyre cracking o/s/f cv boot cracking hazaed waring switch tempremental
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
slight corrosion to the lower corner of the n.s.f.door.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight binding ofo/s/ front and n/s/rear brakes
slight damage to front no plate
slight damage to n/s/f door mirror glass
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight binding ofo/s/ front and n/s/rear brakes
slight damage to front no plate
slight damage to n/s/f door mirror glass
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Rover Montego?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M517 RBV is a 1994 Rover Montego in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 M517 RBV, 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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M517 RBV is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 1 August 1994.
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