Rover 25 vs Rover 3 litre coupe: 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 coupe
67%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 25 (72%) and Rover 3 litre coupe (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 25 | Rover 3 litre coupe |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 28% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.4 ✓ | 2.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 82,004 mi | 31,186 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 157,266 | 2 |
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 coupe
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 25 (72%) and Rover 3 litre coupe (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 25 report Full Rover 3 litre coupe 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.