Austin Montego Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very quick and well-equipped for for the money.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Tyres expensive!

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Bit front-end twitchy, but very comfy.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Rocket! Would give most modern GTis a run for their money.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    It's 1980s Rover technology!

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Dated now, but there are worse out there.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Supportive seats. Lots of room. Lots of wind/tyre noise.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Best leave it open - it saves them smashing the window.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Dealers are dealers...

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Not the most refined lump, but it's willing and able.

    Other

    Eats front tyres.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes