Interesting Facts About the Austin Montego
The Austin Montego debuted in the spring of 1984, arriving exactly a year after its sibling, the Austin Maestro. Produced until December 1994, it shared its underpinnings with the Maestro hatchback, giving the Montego a familiar mid‑size platform.
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A Broad Line‑up from Day One
When the Montego launched in April 1984, Austin Rover offered eight different saloon models, ranging from the modest 1.3 up to the upscale 2.0 Vanden Plas and even an MG‑badged version. This extensive trim range gave buyers a wide choice of engines and equipment levels right from the start.
A Decade‑Long Run Despite a Rocky Reputation
The Montego survived a full ten‑year production run and remained on the UK new‑car sales charts until 1994, even though it earned a reputation for poor reliability, with issues such as shock absorbers, bumpers and bearings being highlighted by the AA and RAC.
Alloy Wheels and Hard‑to‑Find Parts
Some Montego models were fitted with alloy wheels that required metric‑sized tyres, which today can be expensive and difficult to source. Consequently, original MG Montego parts are considered hard to find, and knowledgeable owners are a rare commodity.
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