MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,222 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Major oil leak on engine
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s of rear bumper is broken
o/s/r tyre walls are showing signs of cracking
small movement o/s steering rack tie-rod joint
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight play in both front suspension top mounts
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
wiper blades not clearing screen very well
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
exhaust slightly noisy
foot brake slightly soft - suggest attention
off side front brake pad wear indicator wire broken
slight damage to front number plate
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover Montego?
Based on 15,359 MOT tests across 3,882 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E488 BGP is a 1988 Rover Montego in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 E488 BGP, 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 E488 BGP registered?
E488 BGP is a 1988 Rover Montego, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is E488 BGP safe to buy?
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