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MOT History from tests of petrol ROVER MONTEGOs year 1989

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mot history
Pass percent:53.05%
(The average a petrol ROVER MONTEGO year 1989 passes without issue)
Based on:279 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|21
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|18
Brake pipe excessively corroded17
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|14
Headlamp aim out of alignment11
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively10
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|9
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|9
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|8
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|8
Rear brake binding7
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|7
Registration plate lamp issues7
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Registration plate issues3
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort3
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Rear brake application uneven2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Brakes imbalanced across an axle2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|2
Emissions not tested abandoned test due to overheating |8.2.1.2 |d||1
Brake performance not tested abandonded test due to overheating |1.2.1 |g||1
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Nearside rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded `B` Post |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel Arch |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel Arch |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel Arch |6.1.C.1|1
Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced |2.4.F.2|1
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn |2.5.C.1b|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland |2.5.B.1b|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Windscreen has damage1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load |5.2.4a|1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Upper Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1

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