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M652 MDP

1994 Rover Montego

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

163,311 mi
Last recorded163,311 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM652 MDP
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 163,311 miles

large oil leak from engine

n/s mirror glass missing

some damage to o/s mirror glass

Fail 22 Jan 2009 163,311 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

large oil leak from engine

n/s mirror glass missing

some damage to o/s mirror glass

Pass 28 Jan 2008 152,607 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 152,603 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 148,194 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 148,194 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Chip in windscreen

Temp gauge showing hot at all times

Wear in off side of steering rack

Fail 27 Oct 2006 147,763 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

n/s/ mirror damaged

o/s/f door hinges broken

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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M652 MDP is a 1994 Rover Montego in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 M652 MDP, 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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M652 MDP is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 5 August 1994.

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