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M554 DWD

1994 Rover Montego

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,399 mi
Last recorded183,399 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM554 DWD
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2007 183,399 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 174,504 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 168,864 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 168,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/r wheel arch corroded(no jagged edge)

o/s/f indicator lense broken

o/s/r wheel arch corroded(no jagged edge)

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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M554 DWD is a 1994 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M554 DWD, 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 M554 DWD registered?

M554 DWD is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M554 DWD safe to buy?

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