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M553 SAK

1994 Rover Montego

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,089 mi
Last recorded124,089 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM553 SAK
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2012 124,089 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

blow from exhaust center box

Pass 25 Jul 2011 118,468 miles

Oil leak

n/s/rear wheel arch corroded

repairs to outer sills

slight blow from exhaust center section

Fail 20 Jul 2011 118,423 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/rear wheel arch corroded

repairs to outer sills

slight blow from exhaust center section

Pass 14 Jun 2010 112,410 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 112,399 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 105,391 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 105,391 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 100,539 miles

n/s/f seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 7 Aug 2006 92,373 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 92,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all metal brake pipes under vehicle are corroded.

offside front outer sill is damaged.

slight play at offside front wheel.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

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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M553 SAK is a 1994 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M553 SAK, 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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M553 SAK is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 25 August 1994.

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