Rover 2200 tc vs Rover 25: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Rover 2200 tc
74%
MOT pass rate · 10,495 vehicles
More reliable
Rover 25
72%
MOT pass rate · 157,266 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Rover 2200 tc is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 72%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 2200 tc | Rover 25 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% ✓ | 72% |
| MOT failure rate | 26% ✓ | 28% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 1.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 68,547 mi | 82,004 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 10,495 | 157,266 |
Most common faults
Rover 2200 tc
- Oil leak
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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 2200 tc is the more reliable of the two — 74% pass first time versus 72%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.