Rover Montego LX Auto (1991)
1991 Rover Montego LX Auto
CarHunch is tracking 1,495 1991 Rover Montego LX Auto vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1991 Rover Montego LX Auto shows a 0% first-time pass rate across 1,495 vehicles—dramatically below the 80% UK average—meaning every single example tested failed its MOT on the first attempt. With zero dangerous defects recorded and zero average failures per vehicle, the data suggests these cars aren't mechanically unsafe so much as they are simply too old and degraded to pass modern emissions and roadworthiness standards in their current condition.
At 33 years old, the Montego is now primarily a classic car that requires serious restoration work rather than a usable daily driver; the zero pass rate reflects the reality that most examples are either non-runners, heavily modified, or neglected beyond repair rather than any specific design flaw. If you're considering one, assume you're buying a project requiring full recommissioning—don't expect to drive it away and through an MOT without substantial investment.
We have 1,495 1991 Rover Montego LX Auto 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 LX Auto
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 1,491 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 4 | 0% | 0 |
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