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J50 ABD

1994 Rover Montego

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,149 mi
Last recorded108,149 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 ABD
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 108,149 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play detected in offside arm of steering rack

Fail 20 Sep 2010 108,139 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play detected in offside arm of steering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2009 98,815 miles

o/s/r seat belt buckle case damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2009 98,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

o/s/r seat belt buckle case damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2008 89,343 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 87,126 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both outer sills and arches have corrosion

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2006 81,039 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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J50 ABD is a 1994 Rover Montego in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Rover Montego models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 117,082 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 J50 ABD, 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 32 years old, this Rover Montego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J50 ABD registered?

J50 ABD is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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The MOT history for J50 ABD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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