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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Rover Montego. Check any Montego by registration number below.

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73.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.7%

vs Rover Avg

4

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Rover Montego — MOT Reliability Overview

The Rover Montego has an average MOT pass rate of 73.7%, which is 0.7 percentage points below the Rover brand average of 74.3%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Montego on the road.

The most common reasons a Rover Montego fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. If you are preparing your Montego for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Rover Montego, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Rover Montego performs at MOT across different model years.

1994

Based on 76 vehicles

77.6%Good
Rover average: 74.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

16.3%

1993

Based on 57 vehicles

64.9%Below Average
Rover average: 74.3%
Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

14.3%

1992

Based on 33 vehicles

75.8%Good
Rover average: 74.3%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

34.8%

0

Based on 97 vehicles

76.3%Good
Rover average: 74.3%
Mileage at 5yr

102k mi

Top MOT Failures — Rover Montego

The most common reasons a Rover Montego fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

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The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

13.2%
Rover Montego Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Nearside

10.5%

Rear Offside

10.5%

Rear

10.5%

Other Rover Models

Compare MOT reliability across Rover models.

Rover 25

67.2% pass rate

Rover Metro

68.7% pass rate

Rover 623

52.1% pass rate

Rover 418

82.9% pass rate

Rover 620

55.0% pass rate

Rover 75

63.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Rover Montego

Rover Montego — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Rover Montego MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Rover Montego?
The average MOT pass rate for the Rover Montego is 73.7% compared to the Rover average of 74.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Rover Montego?
The most common MOT failures on the Rover Montego are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (13.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Rover Montego reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 73.7%, the Rover Montego is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Rover Montego?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Rover Montego?
Typical mileage for the Rover Montego: 101,812 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Montego to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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