Rover 25 vs Rover 3500 base auto: 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 3500 base auto
78%
MOT pass rate · 150 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 25 (72%) and Rover 3500 base auto (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 25 | Rover 3500 base auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% | 78% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 28% | 22% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.4 ✓ | 3.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 82,004 mi | 125,249 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 157,266 | 150 |
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 3500 base auto
- Oil leak
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- near side inner sill rusty
- off inner sill rusty
- top steering wheel has play
- Both front floor areas are starting to corrode
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 25 (72%) and Rover 3500 base auto (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 25 report Full Rover 3500 base auto 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.