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M517 RBV

1994 Rover Montego

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

67,006 mi
Last recorded67,006 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM517 RBV
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 67,006 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 62,166 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 52,199 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel stiff in rotate

Fail 20 Jul 2023 52,199 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 43,059 miles

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))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 43,059 miles

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))

Fail 4 Dec 2015 43,011 miles

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 42,549 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 42,547 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 42,242 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 42,226 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 42,040 miles

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)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 42,040 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,345 miles

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

slight corrosion to the lower corner of the n.s.f.door.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 32,399 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2010 32,395 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 31,109 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 31,108 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,568 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 30,567 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 28,980 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 27,607 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 27,607 miles

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)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 27,602 miles

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?

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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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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