1989 Rover Montego 2.0L Petrol · F457 MAA
1989 Rover Montego (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30/05/1989. Recorded mileage 69,763 miles. MOT valid until 11/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MONTEGO
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,763 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1994cc
F457 MAA Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 69,763 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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F457 MAA Mileage History
- 05/09/202065,794 mi
- 13/05/202266,589 mi+795 mi
- 10/05/202367,123 mi+534 mi
- 10/05/202367,123 mi
- 01/05/202467,821 mi+698 mi
- 01/05/202467,821 mi
- 01/05/202568,811 mi+990 mi
- 01/05/202568,811 mi
- 13/05/202669,763 mi+952 mi
- 13/05/202669,763 mi
Average of roughly 698 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
F457 MAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Rover Montego (F457 MAA) between September 2020 and May 2026.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”.
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