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M92 OPP

1994 Rover Montego

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,374 mi
Last recorded175,374 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM92 OPP
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 175,374 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 172,725 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point slightly corroded

Offside Front jacking point slightly corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2020 172,725 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point slightly corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front jacking point slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2019 170,021 miles

underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 21 Jun 2018 169,941 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive parts of sills inner sills floor pan and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all doors corroded still secure and no jagged edges

plastic cover missing off n/s/f seat belt stalk still operating ok

Pass 12 Jul 2017 169,695 miles

oil misting on power steering rack

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive parts of sills, inner sills, radiator pannel, lower B pillar, wheel arches and doors (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated with a minor blow at front

offside front direction indicator has a broken lens

Fail 30 Jun 2017 169,695 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive parts of sills, inner sills, radiator pannel, lower B pillar, wheel arches and doors (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated with a minor blow at front

offside front direction indicator has a broken lens

oil misting on power steering rack

Pass 5 Jul 2016 169,190 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive parts of front crossmember inner sills floor pan and chassis (2.4.A.3)

all doors and wheel arches corroded

plastic cover missing off n/s/f seat belt stalk

rust around b post

small hole in o/s/f indicator lens

Fail 23 Jun 2016 169,187 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive parts of front crossmember inner sills floor pan and chassis (2.4.A.3)

all doors and wheel arches corroded

plastic cover missing off n/s/f seat belt stalk

rust around b post

small hole in o/s/f indicator lens

Pass 7 Jul 2015 166,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

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

all doors corroded

rear blade torn and worn

small tear in n/s wiper blade

tail gate stays faulty

Fail 29 Jun 2015 166,704 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

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

all doors corroded

rear blade torn and worn

small tear in n/s wiper blade

tail gate stays faulty

Pass 12 Feb 2014 162,657 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 158,520 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 153,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 144,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 136,572 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 127,023 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 117,465 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 115,722 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 115,722 miles

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

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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M92 OPP is a 1994 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M92 OPP, 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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M92 OPP is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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