Rover 25
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 7 years from 5,709 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
74%
Total Tests
5,709
Best Year
2005 (76%)
Years Covered
7
About the Rover 25
The Rover 25 has been tested 5,709 times in 2026 MOT data across 7 model years (2000 to 2006), with an average pass rate of 74%. That's 8 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2005 model is the most reliable with a 76% pass rate from 619 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 69%. The 7 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The ROVER 25 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2000) averages 69,354 miles, while the newest (2006) averages 57,724 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Rover 25 by Year
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