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M917 OCF

1994 Rover Montego

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,137 mi
Last recorded90,137 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM917 OCF
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 90,137 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 90,127 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 89,248 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 88,512 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2010 87,991 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2009 85,398 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

surface corrosian starting

Pass 28 Jul 2008 83,583 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise surface corrosian

Pass 7 Aug 2007 80,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion on o/s outer sill

corrosion on rear wheel arches

Pass 3 Aug 2006 77,600 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 77,600 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s steering rack gaiter twisted

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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M917 OCF is a 1994 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M917 OCF, 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 M917 OCF registered?

M917 OCF is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 18 November 1994.

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