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B12 OST

1994 Rover Montego

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,520 mi
Last recorded70,520 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 OST
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 70,520 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

advice nearside front inner wheel arch is carroded

Fail 24 Apr 2018 70,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

advice nearside front inner wheel arch is carroded

Pass 11 May 2017 68,855 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2017 68,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 68,368 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine conversion, year of engine 1991.

Fail 20 Jul 2015 68,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine conversion, year of engine 1991.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 66,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

metal brake pipes corroding

non cat test carried out, been advised by customer that a 1991 engine is fitted

nsf wiper blade split

nsr brake binding slightly

nsr service and park brake reading low effort

Pass 2 Dec 2011 65,434 miles

engine conversion, year of engine 1991. basic emissions test carried out.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 129,400 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2010 129,387 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 125,402 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 125,400 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 115,362 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 102,948 miles

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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B12 OST is a 1994 Rover Montego in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B12 OST, 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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B12 OST is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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