Rover Cityrover
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 161 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
71%
Total Tests
161
Best Year
2006 (77%)
Years Covered
3
About the Rover Cityrover
The Rover Cityrover has been tested 161 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2004 to 2006), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 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 2006 model is the most reliable with a 77% pass rate from 39 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 68%. The 9 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
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
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Rover Cityrover by Year
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