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J178 UHB

1992 Rover Montego

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,854 mi
Last recorded22,854 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 1992 Rover Montego100,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ178 UHB
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 22,854 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre cracking ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear inner sills have corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2021 22,242 miles

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 22,242 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Front Exhaust leak

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 22,235 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper inner wing / arch by shockabsorber / strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt multiple splits (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Corrosion ; Areas at both rear sill seams / inner sill / jacking points at previous repair . Note , well under sealed

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished / cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished / cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 22,166 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 20,780 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 17,447 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 17,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded

o/s rear wheel is slightly binding

Pass 5 Jan 2012 17,112 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 17,112 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 16,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 16,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 16,303 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 15,586 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front number plate small crack

Pass 26 Jul 2007 14,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked.

slight surface rust underside.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 14,079 miles

front brake pads getting low.

front number plate and bumper cracked.

oil leak

surface rust on sills.

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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J178 UHB is a 1992 Rover Montego in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 J178 UHB, 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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J178 UHB is a 1992 Rover Montego, first registered on 30 January 1992.

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