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E940 TON

1988 Rover Montego

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,626 mi
Last recorded111,626 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2005
Typical for 1988 Rover Montego73,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE940 TON
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2005 111,626 miles

welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Sep 2005 111,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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E940 TON is a 1988 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E940 TON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E940 TON registered?

E940 TON is a 1988 Rover Montego, first registered on 4 February 1988.

Is E940 TON safe to buy?

The MOT history for E940 TON shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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