Rover reliability: MOT results 2024
Figures updated
Ranked 33 of 52 makes
6,705 Rover cars aged 3 to 20 had an MOT in 2024, and 42.3% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Allowing for age and mileage, a Rover is 3% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
Rover models ranked
| Model | Score | Fail rate | First MOT | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rover 75 | 100 | 43.4% | – | 4,042 |
Rover MOT failure rate by age
What Rover cars fail on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 18.0% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Lights and electrics | 17.5% | ▼ 12% less often |
| Brakes | 12.3% | About average |
| Body and structure | 10.6% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Visibility | 7.0% | About average |
| Tyres | 5.9% | About average |
| Exhaust and emissions | 5.4% | ▼ 19% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 5.0% | ▲ 1.9× as often |
| Steering | 4.3% | 1.1× as often |
| Wheels | 0.5% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
Most common Rover MOT faults
- Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.7% of tests
- Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.9% of tests
- Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5% of tests
- Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.4% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working3.3% of tests
Frequently asked questions
›Are Rover cars reliable?
By MOT results, Rover ranks 33 of 52 makes in 2024, with a reliability score of 97 (100 is average for the same age and mileage). 42.3% of Rover cars failed their MOT first time.
›What is the most reliable Rover?
The Rover 75, with a score of 100.
›What do Rover cars fail their MOT on?
Seat belts and airbags: 5.0% of Rover MOTs failed on it, 1.9 times the rate for similar cars. The single most common fault was “Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we calculate the league.