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M804 MOP

1994 Rover Montego

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,941 mi
Last recorded172,941 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM804 MOP
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 172,941 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to lower door panels taped up

Fail 19 Jun 2012 172,935 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to lower door panels taped up

Pass 27 Jun 2011 167,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack joint

Pass 1 Feb 2010 162,333 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine water leak

heavy corrosion to n/s and o/s doors has been taped up in past

slight damage to o/s head lamp lense

Fail 19 Jan 2010 162,329 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine water leak

heavy corrosion to n/s and o/s doors has been taped up in past

slight damage to o/s head lamp lense

Pass 27 Jan 2009 157,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine water leak around cambelt area

heavy corrosion to n/s/f lower windscreen

heavy corrosion to n/s/r door [no sharp edges showing]

moderate play in n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f top strut mounts

Fail 22 Jan 2009 157,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine water leak around cambelt area

heavy corrosion to n/s/f lower windscreen

heavy corrosion to n/s/r door [no sharp edges showing]

moderate play in n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f top strut mounts

Pass 3 Jan 2008 151,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on lower parts of rear doors and tailgate,taped up

Pass 4 Oct 2006 146,287 miles

moderate play and ruffness in o/s/f wheel bearing

moderate play in n/s/f lower ball joint

moderate play in n/s/r wheel bearing

moderate play in o/s/f rack

moderate play in o/s/r wheel bearing

signs of dampness in past around master cylinder

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

slight stone chip in zone B

uneven wear to o/s/r tyre tread outer edge

Pass 7 Oct 2005 143,000 miles

moderate play in o/s/f steering rack

moderate play in o/s/r wheel bearing

signs of possible leak in past around master cylinder

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight feathering to out side of o/s/r tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2005 143,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

moderate play in o/s/f steering rack

moderate play in o/s/r wheel bearing

signs of possible leak in past around master cylinder

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

slight feathering to out side of o/s/r tyre

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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M804 MOP is a 1994 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M804 MOP, 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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M804 MOP is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 11 November 1994.

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