MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,115 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Rover Montego?
Based on 15,359 MOT tests across 3,882 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L159 XWP is a 1994 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 L159 XWP, 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 L159 XWP registered?
L159 XWP is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 3 February 1994.
Is L159 XWP safe to buy?
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