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J142 UWO

1992 Rover Montego

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,140 mi
Last recorded121,140 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2006
Typical for 1992 Rover Montego100,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ142 UWO
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2006 121,140 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

headlight dip switch faulty.

oil leak

rear arches, rear inner wings, front cross member, floors and boot floor, rear chassis and both outer sills in a rusty condition.

wiper spindles worn.

Fail 13 Feb 2006 121,135 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both inner and outer sills,front crossmember,both floors,boot floor,rear chassis,rear arches and rearinner wings in a rusty condition

headlight dip switch faulty

oil leak

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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J142 UWO is a 1992 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Rover Montego models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 100,692 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 J142 UWO, 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 34 years old, this Rover Montego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J142 UWO registered?

J142 UWO is a 1992 Rover Montego, first registered on 21 February 1992.

Is J142 UWO safe to buy?

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