1986 Rover - Austin Montego L review from UK and Ireland
"Good, average, english motor"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine gets rougher and rougher, but it'll never die.
Brakes.
Gearbox.
Shocks.
Carb.
Rust.
General comments?
Comfortable, good performance for a 1.6. OK at everything else.
Badly built and lots of rust.
Reasonable reliability. Not as reliable or solid as my old Sierra, but it ain't bad.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 70000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 165000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Sierra |
| Date of Entry | 15th January, 2001 |