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E30 BRC

1988 Rover Montego

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,243 mi
Last recorded126,243 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 1988 Rover Montego73,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE30 BRC
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2020 126,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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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E30 BRC is a 1988 Rover Montego in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 E30 BRC, 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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What year was E30 BRC registered?

E30 BRC is a 1988 Rover Montego, first registered on 18 January 1988.

Is E30 BRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E30 BRC shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E30 BRC have outstanding finance?

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