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M899 CNH

1994 Rover Montego

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

207,441 mi
Last recorded207,441 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM899 CNH
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2008 207,441 miles

Handbrake warning light not working.

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front indicator lense cracked.

Nearside headlamp lense holed.

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside headlamp lense cracked.

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 207,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Handbrake warning light not working.

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front indicator lense cracked.

Nearside headlamp lense holed.

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside headlamp lense cracked.

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 190,636 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 174,075 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 173,825 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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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M899 CNH is a 1994 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M899 CNH, 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 M899 CNH registered?

M899 CNH is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 25 October 1994.

Is M899 CNH safe to buy?

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