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J318 MDY

1992 Rover Montego

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

64,549 mi
Last recorded64,549 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1992 Rover Montego100,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ318 MDY
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 64,549 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 57,125 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 57,123 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 51,466 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 51,460 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 42,078 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 35,443 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 35,443 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 25,365 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 25,365 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 17,824 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 17,824 miles

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

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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J318 MDY is a 1992 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J318 MDY, 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 J318 MDY registered?

J318 MDY is a 1992 Rover Montego, first registered on 2 April 1992.

Is J318 MDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J318 MDY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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