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Rover 101 vs Rover 25: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Rover 101
57%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Rover 25
72%
MOT pass rate · 157,266 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 101 (57%) and Rover 25 (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Rover 101 Rover 25
MOT pass rate 57% 72% ✓
MOT failure rate 43% 28% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.1 ✓ 1.4
Dangerous-fault share 0% 0%
Average mileage 445,498 mi 82,004 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 157,266

Most common faults

Rover 101

  1. Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  2. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  3. Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
  4. Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  5. axle oil leaks
  6. engine oil leaks

Rover 25

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Oil leak
  5. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Rover 101 (57%) and Rover 25 (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Rover 101 report Full Rover 25 report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.