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M674 SFV

1994 Rover Montego

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,530 mi
Last recorded126,530 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM674 SFV
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 126,530 miles

Coolant leak core plug ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 126,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

coolant leak [front centre core plug]

Pass 19 Oct 2016 123,315 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 123,315 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 120,338 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 120,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185-65-14-86T (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has age related cracks

Pass 29 Oct 2014 116,551 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

fuel filler support/wheel arch corrodedto excess [filler adeqately supported]

nearside front outer sill corroded [not considered excessive]

Pass 4 Nov 2013 113,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside rear tyre has cracks between treads

offside rear tyre has cracks between treads

Fail 4 Nov 2013 113,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside rear tyre has cracks between treads

offside rear tyre has cracks between treads

Pass 25 Oct 2012 109,500 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

damp at master cylinder but no signs of leaks at time of test

front outer cv boots deteriorating (slight)

signs of injector leak but cant verify at time of test

washers partially blocked but sufficiant at time of test

Pass 26 Oct 2011 103,450 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 98,727 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 98,727 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 92,915 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 87,538 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 87,513 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 81,785 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 81,785 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 75,829 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 70,904 miles

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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M674 SFV is a 1994 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M674 SFV, 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 M674 SFV registered?

M674 SFV is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 27 October 1994.

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