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M550 POM

1995 Rover Montego

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

149,431 mi
Last recorded149,431 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2007
Typical for 1995 Rover Montego86,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM550 POM
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2007 149,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brakes getting worn

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre on 2.5mm tread on edge

rear window damaged

slight damage to offside headlamp

Pass 20 Mar 2006 144,237 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 144,237 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M550 POM is a 1995 Rover Montego in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M550 POM, 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 M550 POM registered?

M550 POM is a 1995 Rover Montego, first registered on 10 April 1995.

Is M550 POM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M550 POM shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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