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Rover MGR

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 1 model year from 36 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

100%

Total Tests

36

Model Year

1994

Years Covered

1

About the Rover MGR

The Rover MGR was MOT tested 36 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 1 model year (1994), with an average pass rate of 100%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Compared to the Rover brand average of 74%, the MGR performs 26 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Rover range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 3900cc)
£1,958
Road Tax
£375
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£2,588
Per month£216/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 1994 details

How reliable is the Rover MGR?

vs average of all models+18% (82% avg)
vs Rover brand average+26% (74% avg)

Rover MGR by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
1994100%3616,284 mi

Questions about the Rover MGR

Is the Rover MGR reliable?

Across its 1 model year in our data (1994), the Rover MGR averages a 100% MOT pass rate, from 36 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 18 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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