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M689 RFR

1994 Rover Montego

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,823 mi
Last recorded130,823 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM689 RFR
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 130,823 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s door mirror has slight crack

oil leak on front of engine

Fail 13 Sep 2012 130,767 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s door mirror has slight crack

oil leak on front of engine

Pass 26 Sep 2011 126,198 miles

both number plates starting to discolour front slightly cracked

n/s door mirror cracked slightly

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

throttle slow to return

Fail 19 Sep 2011 126,011 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

both number plates starting to discolour front slightly cracked

n/s door mirror cracked slightly

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

throttle slow to return

Pass 9 Sep 2010 121,560 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

diesel pipe to filter has slight weap

Pass 29 Sep 2009 118,338 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 118,324 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear inner arches have insecure and sharp liners

Pass 29 Sep 2008 111,882 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 105,846 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 105,846 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2006 98,355 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 98,355 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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M689 RFR is a 1994 Rover Montego in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M689 RFR, 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 M689 RFR registered?

M689 RFR is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 21 October 1994.

Is M689 RFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M689 RFR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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