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F907 OBF

1988 Austin Montego L

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,603 mi
Last recorded116,603 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Austin Montego L84,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF907 OBF
MakeAustin
ModelMontego L
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 116,603 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2012 113,724 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 109,080 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 103,827 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 97,207 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 97,207 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 90,294 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 90,294 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 82,306 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 74,470 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Montego L?

Based on 1,348 MOT tests across 318 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
886
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
318
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 228
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 108
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 48
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 44
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F907 OBF is a 1988 Austin Montego L in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Austin Montego L models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 84,720 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Montego L fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 228 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F907 OBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Montego L typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Austin Montego L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F907 OBF registered?

F907 OBF is a 1988 Austin Montego L, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F907 OBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F907 OBF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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