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1992 Rover Montego

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,812 mi
Last recorded74,812 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover Montego100,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ210 PDF
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 74,812 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 74,740 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 74,719 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 74,545 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 74,312 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 74,062 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 73,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 73,682 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 73,336 miles

Offside centre floor/inner sill showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 22 Apr 2017 72,711 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 71,929 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 698,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion in o/s and n/s front and rear brake pipes

surface corrosion in front suspension and struts

Fail 10 Apr 2015 69,872 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion in o/s and n/s front and rear brake pipes

surface corrosion in front suspension and struts

Pass 28 Apr 2014 68,028 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrsion in o/s/r inner wing

o/s and n/s/r brake pipes to hose slight corrosion

slight corrosion in o/s and n/s ouer sills

slight corrosion in o/s/f brake pipe

slight movement in o/s and n/s steering rack arms

slight wear in o/s lower ball joint

Fail 24 Apr 2013 65,625 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 65,625 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 63,849 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 63,849 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,183 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 59,623 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 58,092 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 56,033 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2008 56,033 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2007 54,317 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 52,226 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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J210 PDF is a 1992 Rover Montego in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J210 PDF, 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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J210 PDF is a 1992 Rover Montego, first registered on 3 June 1992.

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