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M956 CNH

1994 Rover Montego

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,005 mi
Last recorded141,005 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM956 CNH
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 141,005 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 140,925 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 140,856 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 140,665 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 140,655 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 140,323 miles

Fuel tank has slight damage.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil sump has slight damage.

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

n/s Headlamp lens has chip in it not affecting beam image.

n/s/r Brake slightly binding.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 139,704 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 139,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside headlight lens holed, recommend attention.

Offside & nearside rear wheel arches corroding, recommend attention.

Offside rear tyre low, 2mm, screw in tread, limit 1.6mm, recommend attention.

Slight play/wear in both rear wheel bearings, keep check on.

Stonechip/crack on windscreen, recommend attention.

Pass 8 Jan 2007 138,126 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 137,824 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M956 CNH is a 1994 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M956 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.

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What year was M956 CNH registered?

M956 CNH is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 26 October 1994.

Is M956 CNH safe to buy?

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