Rover 1939 vs Rover 25: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Rover 1939
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Rover 25
72%
MOT pass rate · 157,266 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 1939 (100%) 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 1939 | Rover 25 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 100% ✓ | 72% |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 28% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 1.4 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — | 0% |
| Average mileage | 43,461 mi | 82,004 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 157,266 |
Most common faults
Rover 1939
No fault breakdown available.
Rover 25
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 1939 (100%) and Rover 25 (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 1939 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.