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L257 ADD

1994 Rover Montego

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

196,660 mi
Last recorded196,660 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL257 ADD
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 196,660 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion around both jacking points

Fail 26 Oct 2025 196,597 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure anti roll bar link to wishbone broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion around both jacking points

Pass 7 Jun 2024 196,291 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 195,725 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on drivers door

Pass 9 Apr 2022 193,837 miles

corrosion on edge of bonnent no sharp edge

corrossion on drivers door

n/s/r outer cill corroded and holed not excessive

o/s/f tyre sidewall slightly perished / cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2021 193,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnent holed and corroded

nsr outer cill and arch corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2021 193,212 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

coorosion on cills and wheel arch

corrosion / rust on bonnet

osf tyre perishing

Pass 3 Jun 2019 193,045 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion on wheel arches and outer cills

osf and nsf tyre sidewall perished / cracking

Pass 23 May 2015 188,937 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion n/s/r arch

oil filter corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 188,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion n/s/r outer cill

Pass 2 Jun 2012 184,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

slight corossion on wheel arch`s and outer sills

Fail 18 May 2012 184,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

slight corrosion on wheel arch`s and sills

Pass 6 Feb 2007 177,756 miles

front brake pipes corroded.

n/s rear brake binding.

o/s and n/s rear outer sills corroded.

rear chassis corroded.

Pass 24 Feb 2006 171,884 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 171,884 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s mirror insecure.

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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L257 ADD is a 1994 Rover Montego in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 L257 ADD, 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 L257 ADD registered?

L257 ADD is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 17 March 1994.

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