Rover 25 vs Rover 3 litre: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Rover 25
72%
MOT pass rate · 157,266 vehicles
Rover 3 litre
81%
MOT pass rate · 2,717 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Rover 3 litre is the more reliable of the two — 81% pass first time versus 72%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 25 | Rover 3 litre |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 28% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 82,004 mi | 62,040 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 157,266 | 2,717 |
Most common faults
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)
Rover 3 litre
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Rover 3 litre is the more reliable of the two — 81% pass first time versus 72%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Rover 25 report Full Rover 3 litre 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.