Rover 25 vs Rover 7 nippy: 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 7 nippy
60%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 25 (72%) and Rover 7 nippy (60%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 25 | Rover 7 nippy |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% ✓ | 60% |
| MOT failure rate | 28% ✓ | 40% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.4 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 82,004 mi | 77,340 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 157,266 | 1 |
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 7 nippy
- Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- nearside axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush †
- nearside rear shock absorbers link arm bushes showing wear.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 25 (72%) and Rover 7 nippy (60%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 25 report Full Rover 7 nippy 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.