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L889 APC

1994 Rover Montego

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,135 mi
Last recorded119,135 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2005
Typical for 1994 Rover Montego117,082 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL889 APC
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2005 119,135 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 119,135 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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L889 APC is a 1994 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L889 APC, 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 L889 APC registered?

L889 APC is a 1994 Rover Montego, first registered on 29 June 1994.

Is L889 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L889 APC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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