OS X not compatible with this computer?

Hi All,
I am running OS X Lion 10.7.4 on my Mac but the app store tells me that Mountain Lion is not compatible with this computer. Why?
Thanks,
Bill

any 2007 model imac or later should be compatable. If it is this new check you have at least 2gb of ram and enough free disk space (20GB).

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