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L159 XWP

1994 Rover Montego

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

189,115 mi
Last recorded189,115 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL159 XWP
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2020 189,115 miles

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))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 186,275 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 186,222 miles

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))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 183,933 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 180,274 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 177,640 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 May 2015 170,540 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 170,411 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 164,227 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 164,227 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 157,985 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 157,985 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 151,176 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 142,798 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 133,583 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 123,593 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 123,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 112,975 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 110,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2005 103,008 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 103,008 miles

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.

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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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.

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