Rover 25 vs Rover 820: 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 820
64%
MOT pass rate · 23,924 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Rover 25 is the more reliable of the two — 72% pass first time versus 64%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 25 | Rover 820 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% ✓ | 64% |
| MOT failure rate | 28% ✓ | 36% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.4 ✓ | 2.5 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 82,004 mi | 112,302 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 157,266 | 23,924 |
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 820
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- 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)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Rover 25 is the more reliable of the two — 72% pass first time versus 64%. 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.