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J285 VOG

1992 Rover Montego

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

80,027 mi
Last recorded80,027 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover Montego100,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ285 VOG
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 May 2011 80,027 miles

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

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

body and wheel arches advanced corrosion

Pass 13 May 2010 77,291 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 May 2010 77,266 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2009 74,485 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 74,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2008 71,862 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear wheel arch shows corrosion

offside front wheel arch shows corrosion

offside rear wheel arch shows corrosion

outer sills show corrosion

Fail 13 May 2008 71,804 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2007 70,246 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 70,246 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

1.wiper switch intermitantly does not activate wipers

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 66,874 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 66,729 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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J285 VOG is a 1992 Rover Montego in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J285 VOG, 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 J285 VOG registered?

J285 VOG is a 1992 Rover Montego, first registered on 24 June 1992.

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