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M96 LOF

1994 Rover Montego

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,321 mi
Last recorded130,321 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM96 LOF
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 130,321 miles

Front bonnet inner and outer skins corroded

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 130,321 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front bonnet inner and outer skins corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 121,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

different profile tyres fitted front and rear

upper windscreen cracked, but not in swept area

Pass 9 Jul 2011 106,389 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 106,360 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 96,238 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 93,897 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 93,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 88,937 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 88,829 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 78,802 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 78,802 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2006 65,751 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 65,751 miles

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

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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M96 LOF is a 1994 Rover Montego in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M96 LOF, 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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M96 LOF is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 22 August 1994.

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