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E505 MDD

1988 Rover Montego

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,613 mi
Last recorded50,613 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 1988 Rover Montego73,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE505 MDD
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 50,613 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear body panel behind bumper badly corroded, not load bearing

Fail 27 Nov 2024 50,610 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear body panel behind bumper badly corroded, not load bearing

Pass 16 Sep 2023 49,252 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 46,748 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2022 46,748 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2021 46,710 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 46,673 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 46,210 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 45,863 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 45,005 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 45,005 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 44,002 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 42,332 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 40,530 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 36,045 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 32,211 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 30,067 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 27,894 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 27,086 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 24,317 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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E505 MDD is a 1988 Rover Montego in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E505 MDD, 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 E505 MDD registered?

E505 MDD is a 1988 Rover Montego, first registered on 16 March 1988.

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