Rover 25 vs Rover Classic mini: 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 Classic mini
86%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 25 (72%) and Rover Classic mini (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 25 | Rover Classic mini |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% | 86% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 28% | 14% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.4 | 1.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 82,004 mi | 18,744 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 Classic mini
- Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Oil leak
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 25 (72%) and Rover Classic mini (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 25 report Full Rover Classic mini 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.