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E241 FPU

1988 Rover Montego

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,453 mi
Last recorded54,453 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2007
Typical for 1988 Rover Montego73,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE241 FPU
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2007 54,453 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

near side front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2006 52,348 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 45,820 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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E241 FPU is a 1988 Rover Montego in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Rover Montego models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 73,468 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 E241 FPU, 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 38 years old, this Rover Montego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of E241 FPU?

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What year was E241 FPU registered?

E241 FPU is a 1988 Rover Montego, first registered on 25 March 1988.

Is E241 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E241 FPU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E241 FPU have outstanding finance?

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