1990 Rover - Austin Montego DLX Estate from UK and Ireland - Comments

Rust - wheel arches and roof weld seams...failed alternator is only extraordinary problem. Also usual wear & tear like tyres, exhaust, brakes. Also have replaced parts that have failed through sheer exhaustion like the door hinges, tailgate struts & electric window switches.. well, the car has done 152,000 miles!

Good long distance load lugger, sometimes a bit under-powered (I put this down to age!), comfortable, loads of room, & mechanically A1 reliable.. it starts first time every time & just keeps on going! A good overall package let down by poor bodywork.

Of all the Montys, the diesel estates are the best.

Still running a 1994 Montego DLX Estate. And agree most of the comments made. Waxoyl has preserved the body, but this is a loosing battle.

The car is comparatively underpowered compared with a modern 2.0 turbo diesel, but compares well with the 1.6 petrol car it replaced. My other car is Land Rover so the Montego is seen as the "Sports Car" in our household.

Bought with 27k on the clock 8 years ago, now pushing 160k and still going strong, where can I find another one?

I always thought the diesel montego was a cracking good car. my sister owned a 2.0 petrol GTi auto, I found this OK up to about 70 then gutless, and frighteningly thirsty. the turbo diesel was a fantastic car. good performance, great economy, just a shame they never got to grips with the rust. I can well remember seeing 3 year old examples with the front edge of the bonnet totally rotten. the build quality was dire, if you take off the plastic cladding around the bottom of the doors there is bare metal underneath- no wonder they rusted!

This car deserved to do much better- dynamically there was nothing wrong with it. I briefly worked for a taxi firm back when the montego was current, we had a montegos and sierras. the montego was the car the drivers all fought over as it was faster and handled better even in 1.6 petrol form.

My name is gary coombes I owned a montego turbo diesel about 8 years ago I only wish that the manufacturer was more considerate with the protection of the body, it's a shame an exellent workhorse and good on fuel, i still wish I had it today id love another one.if any one can help with a recomended sight for montegos please contact me boxerbrindleeleven@yahoo.co.uk

I've got a 1994 Montego 2.0 DLX EST. It's now done 129000 and has been a good car, but rust has set in and I need a front bumper, all doors plus a boot lid. And this week I hit a block on road and need a new sump.

If you have any of this parts, please contact me a dawson235@Btinternet.com

Thanks.