Rover 25 vs Rover C: 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 C
75%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 25 (72%) and Rover C (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 25 | Rover C |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 28% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.4 ✓ | 2.6 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 82,004 mi | 55,708 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 C
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Centre Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 25 (72%) and Rover C (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 25 report Full Rover C 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.