MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,823 miAbove average mileage for this year
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front number plate cracked
n/s door mirror has slight crack
oil leak on front of engine
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
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
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
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
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
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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)
How Reliable is the Rover Montego?
Based on 15,359 MOT tests across 3,882 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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