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Rover Montego

Grey · Diesel · 1992 · 1,998 cc

K76 KABMOT history

K76 KAB is a grey diesel Rover Montego first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 85,832 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
85,832 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K76 KAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Montego
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K76 KAB was last recorded at 85,832 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 478 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,354 miles · 15 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
478 miles
Average per year
2,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,832 miles
  • 2025 – 82,225 miles
  • 2024 – 78,683 miles
  • 2023 – 75,405 miles
  • 2022 – 71,000 miles
  • 2021 – 64,202 miles
  • 2020 – 58,751 miles
  • 2019 – 52,346 miles
  • 2017 – 51,138 miles
  • 2016 – 49,297 miles
  • 2015 – 48,605 miles
  • 2014 – 47,517 miles
  • 2008 – 41,507 miles
  • 2007 – 41,106 miles
  • 2006 – 33,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,832 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie bar (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,832 miles (+478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    85,832 miles
    Test number
    206562324068
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie bar (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail85,354 miles (+3,129)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,354 miles
    Test number
    216627612164
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie bar (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,225 miles (+3,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    82,225 miles
    Test number
    310346796818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass78,683 miles (+3,278)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    78,683 miles
    Test number
    173547862270
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass75,405 miles (+4,405)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,405 miles
    Test number
    791641199452
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass71,000 miles (+6,798)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    71,000 miles
    Test number
    937427299075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,202 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    64,202 miles
    Test number
    151573181480
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail64,202 miles (+5,451)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,202 miles
    Test number
    990496508642
    • MajorFuel system component leaking At engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass58,751 miles (+6,405)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    58,751 miles
    Test number
    171410881160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,346 miles
    Test number
    199868619896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail52,346 miles (+1,208)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,346 miles
    Test number
    542707482948
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass51,138 miles (+1,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,138 miles
    Test number
    714945943341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass49,297 miles (+692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    49,297 miles
    Test number
    967465288863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass48,605 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,605 miles
    Test number
    904321652066
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Fail48,602 miles (+1,085)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,602 miles
    Test number
    387725812133
    • DangerousFuel hose leaking from filter to pump (7.2.3)
    • DangerousFuel hose leaking spill pipe to pump (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass47,517 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    47,517 miles
    Test number
    499543254243
    • NoteAll brake lines greased

  17. Fail47,517 miles (+6,010)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,517 miles
    Test number
    686843854244
    • Repaired at testFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • NoteAll brake lines greased

  18. Fail41,507 miles (+401)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,507 miles
    Test number
    370407638378
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  19. Pass41,106 miles (+1)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    41,106 miles
    Test number
    381936347363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail41,105 miles (+7,576)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,105 miles
    Test number
    421124737366
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass33,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    33,529 miles
    Test number
    390203056310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K76 KAB

Does K76 KAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K76 KAB is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K76 KAB?
The MOT on K76 KAB is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K76 KAB done?
K76 KAB was recorded at 85,832 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 2,636 miles a year.
Has K76 KAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K76 KAB has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on K76 KAB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K76 KAB find?
K76 KAB passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: offside steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie bar; oil leak, but not excessive.

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