Rover 2000 p6 vs Rover 25: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Rover 2000 p6
84%
MOT pass rate · 6 vehicles
Rover 25
72%
MOT pass rate · 157,266 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 2000 p6 (84%) 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 2000 p6 | Rover 25 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 84% ✓ | 72% |
| MOT failure rate | 16% ✓ | 28% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.9 ✓ | 1.4 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 58,213 mi | 82,004 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 6 | 157,266 |
Most common faults
Rover 2000 p6
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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 2000 p6 (84%) and Rover 25 (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 2000 p6 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.