Rover 75 reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Rover 75 is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 100 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 254 of 442, and 43.4% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is component mounting prescribed areas (6.1% of tests).
Ranked 254 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 4,042 Rover 75s aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 43.4% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Rover 75 is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
43.4%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
5,400
Typical age at test: 19 years
Rover 75 MOT failure rate by age
Most common Rover 75 MOT faults
- Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.1% of tests
- Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.8% of tests
- Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.8% of tests
- Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.5% of tests
- Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.3% of tests
- SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault4.0% of tests
What the Rover 75 fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 23.1% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Lights and electrics | 17.6% | ▼ 18% less often |
| Brakes | 14.0% | About average |
| Body and structure | 7.7% | ▼ 14% less often |
| Visibility | 6.7% | ▼ 12% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 5.9% | ▲ 2.0× as often |
| Tyres | 5.6% | ▼ 14% less often |
| Steering | 4.6% | About average |
| Exhaust and emissions | 4.4% | ▼ 39% less often |
| Wheels | 0.7% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
How much is road tax on a Rover 75?
Any Rover 75 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Rover 75 reliable?
Its MOT record is about average: the Rover 75 is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 100 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Rover 75?
The most common MOT fault is “Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”, found in 6.1% of tests. It fails on seat belts and airbags and suspension more often than similar cars.
›How much is road tax on a Rover 75?
Any Rover 75 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How many Rover 75s fail their MOT?
43.4% of Rover 75s aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Rover 75 combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.