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F818 EAO

1988 Rover Montego

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,419 mi
Last recorded159,419 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1988 Rover Montego73,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF818 EAO
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 159,419 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 154,143 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 154,143 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 150,013 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 150,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 147,781 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 145,652 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 142,243 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 138,869 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 135,232 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 135,232 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 131,537 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 131,537 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 128,850 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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F818 EAO is a 1988 Rover Montego in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F818 EAO, 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 F818 EAO registered?

F818 EAO is a 1988 Rover Montego, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F818 EAO safe to buy?

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