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M742 MON

1994 Rover Montego

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,345 mi
Last recorded168,345 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM742 MON
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 168,345 miles

Offside Rear valance is corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2016 168,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded b piller (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear valance is corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2015 167,570 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch is corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch is corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2015 167,554 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 166,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

off side and near side rear of sills are corroded

off side and near side rear wheelarches arer corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 165,158 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 163,313 miles

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

near side rear tyre cracking

off side rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2011 160,312 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 157,291 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 153,334 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 147,866 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 144,256 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 138,999 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 134,428 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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M742 MON is a 1994 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M742 MON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M742 MON registered?

M742 MON is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 6 December 1994.

Is M742 MON safe to buy?

The MOT history for M742 MON shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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