Rover Common MOT Problems (2026)
Rover models ranked by MOT fail rate, with typical issues to check for cars of each age and type. Based on 66,025 MOT tests (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Average Rover MOT pass rate: 74%
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74%
Avg pass rate
26%
Avg fail rate
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Models tested
Rover Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021)
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Typical Issues (estimate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rover 45 | 29% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 2 | Rover 75 | 28% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 3 | Rover 620 | 27% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 4 | Rover 416 | 27% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 5 | Rover 25 | 25% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration |
Most Reliable Rover Models
Lowest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021). Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger.
| # | Model | Pass Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rover Mini | 77% | |
| 2 | Rover 216 | 75% | |
| 3 | Rover Metro | 75% | |
| 4 | Rover 25 | 74% | |
| 5 | Rover 214 | 73% |
All Rover Models by Fail Rate
Every Rover model and year with 300+ MOT tests (cars registered up to 2021), sorted by fail rate (highest first). Fuel type is shown as a guide.
| Model | Year | Pass Rate | Fail Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 2000 | 65% | 35% | |
| 45 | 2002 | 70% | 30% | |
| 45 | 2005 | 69% | 30% | |
| 75 | 2004 | 69% | 29% | |
| 75 | 2003 | 70% | 29% | |
| 45 | 2004 | 72% | 28% | |
| 45 | 2003 | 72% | 28% | |
| 45 | 2001 | 71% | 28% | |
| 75 | 2002 | 72% | 27% | |
| 75 | 2005 | 72% | 27% | |
| 75 | 2001 | 72% | 27% | |
| 75 | 1999 | 73% | 27% | |
| Streetwise | 2004 | 72% | 27% | |
| 214 | 1998 | 72% | 27% | |
| 75 | 2006 | 72% | 27% | |
| 25 | 2004 | 74% | 26% | |
| 25 | 2002 | 73% | 26% | |
| 216 | 1998 | 72% | 26% | |
| 620 | 1999 | 73% | 26% | |
| 25 | 2003 | 75% | 25% | |
| 25 | 2001 | 74% | 25% | |
| 25 | 2000 | 74% | 25% | |
| 216 | 1995 | 73% | 25% | |
| Mini | 1993 | 74% | 24% | |
| Mini | 1996 | 74% | 24% | |
| 25 | 2005 | 76% | 24% | |
| Metro | 1994 | 75% | 24% | |
| Mini | 1995 | 76% | 23% | |
| 75 | 2000 | 76% | 23% | |
| 214 | 1995 | 72% | 23% | |
| Mini | 1994 | 75% | 22% | |
| Mini | 1992 | 76% | 22% | |
| 618 | 1999 | 78% | 22% | |
| Metro | 1993 | 77% | 21% | |
| Mini | 1998 | 79% | 20% | |
| Mini | 1997 | 78% | 20% | |
| Mini | 2000 | 79% | 20% | |
| Mini | 1990 | 80% | 19% | |
| Mini | 1991 | 80% | 19% | |
| Mini | 1999 | 80% | 19% | |
| Mini | 2001 | 80% | 19% |
Rover MOT FAQ
What are the most common MOT problems on Rover cars?
The most common MOT problems on Rover cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake wear and tyre condition, which are the most common reasons for failure across all makes in DVSA's published MOT statistics. Older Rover diesels are more prone to exhaust and emissions failures. Of the Rover models with at least 1,000 tests, the Rover 45 has the highest average fail rate at 29%.
Which Rover model is the most reliable?
In our data, the Rover Mini has the best MOT record of the Rover models with at least 1,000 tests: 77% of its 27,628 MOT tests ended in a pass and 21% in a fail. Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare models of a similar age.
What is the average MOT pass rate for Rover?
The average MOT pass rate for Rover is 74%, based on 66,025 MOT tests across 28 models (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That means roughly 26% of MOT tests on Rover cars ended in a fail.
Rover Model Problem Guides
Typical issues to check, rough repair costs and year-by-year MOT pass rates for each Rover model
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