Rover Montego
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 136 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
74%
Total Tests
136
Best Year
1994 (82%)
Years Covered
3
How reliable is the Rover Montego?
Rover Montego by Year
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About the Rover Montego
The Rover Montego has been tested 136 times in 2024 MOT data across 3 model years (1992 to 1994), with an average pass rate of 74%. That's 8 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1994 model is the most reliable with a 82% pass rate from 57 tests. The 1993 model has the lowest at 67%. The 15 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1992) averages 114,406 miles, while the newest (1994) averages 141,799 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
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