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Rover Cityrover

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 161 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

71%

Total Tests

161

Model Years

2004 to 2006

Years Covered

3

About the Rover Cityrover

The Rover Cityrover was MOT tested 161 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2004 to 2006), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2004) averages 39,414 miles, while the newest (2006) averages 46,944 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1405cc)
£1,398
Road Tax
£275
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£500
Total per year£2,228
Per month£186/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2006 details

How reliable is the Rover Cityrover?

vs average of all models-11% (82% avg)
vs Rover brand average-3% (74% avg)

Rover Cityrover by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
200677%3946,944 mi
200569%3540,793 mi
200468%8739,414 mi

Questions about the Rover Cityrover

Is the Rover Cityrover reliable?

Across its 3 model years in our data (2004 to 2006), the Rover Cityrover averages a 71% MOT pass rate, from 161 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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