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M533 YVG

1994 Rover Montego

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,303 mi
Last recorded164,303 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM533 YVG
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2010 164,303 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 28 Aug 2009 150,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 135,963 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 135,963 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 125,460 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 125,460 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 114,195 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 101,216 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 101,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside 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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M533 YVG is a 1994 Rover Montego in Green 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 M533 YVG, 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 M533 YVG registered?

M533 YVG is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 15 October 1994.

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