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JRD 225

1994 Rover Montego

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

391,929 mi
Last recorded391,929 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRD 225
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 391,929 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various sections of under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 391,910 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various sections of under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 391,577 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 390,639 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 389,702 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 389,172 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 386,448 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 384,562 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 384,341 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive starting to show signs of corrosion (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 371,313 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 361,302 miles

Corrosion starting nearside rear sill

Corrosion starting offside rear sill

Fail 7 May 2014 361,302 miles

Corrosion starting nearside rear sill

Corrosion starting offside rear sill

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 347,871 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 334,432 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 322,144 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 309,061 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 298,000 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 283,578 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 273,896 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 260,086 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 260,086 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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JRD 225 is a 1994 Rover Montego in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JRD 225, 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 JRD 225 registered?

JRD 225 is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 13 May 1994.

Is JRD 225 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRD 225 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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