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L215 JAJ

1994 Rover Montego

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

166,041 mi
Last recorded166,041 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2006
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL215 JAJ
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2006 166,041 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all metal brake pipes getting corroded

os sun visor has one retaining clip broken - still holds up

osr brake performance lower than nsr

osr door outer handle broken - opens ok from inside

Pass 13 Dec 2005 159,332 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 159,332 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

engine oil leaks

osr door outer handle broken

some corrosion to leading edge of bonnet and osr rear outer wheel arch

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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L215 JAJ is a 1994 Rover Montego in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L215 JAJ, 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 L215 JAJ registered?

L215 JAJ is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 14 March 1994.

Is L215 JAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L215 JAJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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