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P529 FEF

1996 Rover Montego

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,206 mi
Last recorded143,206 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP529 FEF
MakeRover
ModelMontego
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2007 143,206 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 143,206 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 136,406 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 136,406 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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P529 FEF is a 1996 Rover Montego in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P529 FEF, 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 30 years old, this Rover Montego is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P529 FEF registered?

P529 FEF is a 1996 Rover Montego, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P529 FEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P529 FEF shows 4 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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