Rover 25 vs Rover 618: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Rover 25
72%
MOT pass rate · 157,266 vehicles
More reliable
Rover 618
65%
MOT pass rate · 14,862 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Rover 25 is the more reliable of the two — 72% pass first time versus 65%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 25 | Rover 618 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% ✓ | 65% |
| MOT failure rate | 28% ✓ | 35% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.4 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 82,004 mi | 117,728 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 157,266 | 14,862 |
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 618
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside 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)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Rover 25 is the more reliable of the two — 72% pass first time versus 65%. 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.