Rover Common MOT Problems (2026)
Every Rover model ranked by MOT fail rate, with the most common issues identified for each. Based on 66,025 real MOT tests.
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 across all tested years
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Common Issues | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rover 623 | 39% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 2 | Rover 414 | 32% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 3 | Rover Cityrover | 32% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 4 | Rover 418 | 31% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Suspension wear | |
| 5 | Rover 45 | 30% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration |
Most Reliable Rover Models
Lowest average fail rates; the Rover models least likely to have MOT problems
| # | Model | Pass Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rover 827 | 89% | |
| 2 | Rover Maestro | 82% | |
| 3 | Rover 220 | 81% | |
| 4 | Rover Montego | 82% | |
| 5 | Rover 825 | 81% |
All Rover Models by Fail Rate
Every Rover model and year combination, sorted by fail rate (highest first)
| Model | Year | Pass Rate | Fail Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Streetwise | 2006 | 54% | 46% | |
| 623 | 1999 | 61% | 39% | |
| 420 | 1998 | 61% | 39% | |
| 414 | 1993 | 52% | 38% | |
| 45 | 2000 | 65% | 35% | |
| 416 | 1999 | 65% | 35% | |
| 620 | 1996 | 65% | 34% | |
| 414 | 1999 | 66% | 34% | |
| 420 | 1999 | 66% | 34% | |
| Metro | 1991 | 67% | 33% | |
| 111 | 1997 | 66% | 32% | |
| 214 | 1993 | 67% | 32% | |
| Cityrover | 2004 | 68% | 32% | |
| 416 | 1990 | 68% | 32% | |
| 25 | 2006 | 69% | 31% | |
| 111 | 1998 | 69% | 31% | |
| 418 | 1994 | 69% | 31% | |
| 218 | 1995 | 65% | 31% | |
| 45 | 2002 | 70% | 30% | |
| 45 | 2005 | 69% | 30% | |
| 620 | 1997 | 70% | 30% | |
| 111 | 1995 | 69% | 30% | |
| 618 | 1997 | 70% | 30% | |
| 416 | 1996 | 70% | 30% | |
| 75 | 2004 | 69% | 29% | |
| 75 | 2003 | 70% | 29% | |
| 211 | 1999 | 69% | 29% | |
| 45 | 2004 | 72% | 28% | |
| 45 | 2003 | 72% | 28% | |
| 45 | 2001 | 71% | 28% | |
| 216 | 1997 | 71% | 28% | |
| 214 | 1999 | 72% | 28% | |
| 218 | 1998 | 71% | 28% | |
| 820 | 1997 | 72% | 28% | |
| 820 | 1996 | 70% | 28% | |
| 620 | 1994 | 72% | 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% | |
| 111 | 1996 | 71% | 27% | |
| 416 | 1994 | 72% | 27% | |
| 218 | 1997 | 68% | 27% | |
| 25 | 2004 | 74% | 26% | |
| 25 | 2002 | 73% | 26% | |
| 216 | 1998 | 72% | 26% | |
| 620 | 1999 | 73% | 26% |
Showing top 50 of 125 model/year combinations. View all Rover models
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 component deterioration, and tyre condition issues. Older Rover diesels are more prone to exhaust and emissions failures. The 623 has the highest average fail rate at 39%.
Which Rover model is the most reliable?
The most reliable Rover model in our data is the 827 with an average MOT pass rate of 89%. View all Rover models for full reliability data.
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. This means about 26% of Rover cars fail their MOT on the first attempt.
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