Rover Montego Sl (1991)
1991 Rover Montego Sl
CarHunch is tracking 163 1991 Rover Montego Sl vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1991 Rover Montego SL has a 0% first-time pass rate across 163 vehicles analysed—far below the UK average of 80%—which means every single car tested failed its MOT. The petrol models (161 of the 162 cars) show the same grim picture, with zero passes recorded.
The complete absence of pass data combined with zero recorded failures or advisories suggests these vehicles are so old and degraded that they're simply not returning for retests, or the data reflects cars that have been off the road for years. If you're considering one of these Montegs, assume it will need substantial work to pass an MOT; budget for a full mechanical inspection before purchase, as 33 years of age means rust, worn components, and potentially unsafe systems are virtually guaranteed.
We have 163 1991 Rover Montego Sl 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 Sl
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 (99%) | 161 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (1%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
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