Rover Montego Dlx Turbo (1991)
1991 Rover Montego Dlx Turbo
CarHunch is tracking 2,821 1991 Rover Montego Dlx Turbo vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1991 Rover Montego DLX Turbo has recorded a 0% first-time pass rate across 2,821 vehicles tested—a stark failure compared to the UK average of 80%—and carries no recorded dangerous defects, which suggests the vehicles either aren't being tested or have been withdrawn from road use entirely. The diesel variant, which accounts for 2,790 of the analysed cars, shows the same 0% pass rate with zero average failures or advisories logged, an unusual pattern that points to these cars likely being off the road rather than actively failing tests.
This data reflects the age and rarity of 1991 Montegas rather than actual roadworthiness; at 33 years old, these vehicles have almost certainly been scrapped or preserved rather than regularly MOT'd. If you're considering one, treat it as a classic car project requiring a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist, not as usable everyday transport.
We have 2,821 1991 Rover Montego Dlx Turbo vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1991 Rover Montego Dlx Turbo
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 2,790 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (1%) | 31 | 0% | 0 |
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