1987 Rover - Austin Montego L Estate review from UK and Ireland
"Good load carrier, but with niggles"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Oil leaks.
Starting problems and faulty autochoke.
Rain leaks around the windscreen.
Rattly exhaust.
General comments?
Overall, a reasonably good car. Estate was a good load carrier and was comfortable to drive. Too many faults, however, to put up with for very long.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 97000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 109000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 10th April, 2001 |