Rover 25 vs Rover Cooper rsp: 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 Cooper rsp
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 25 (72%) and Rover Cooper rsp (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 25 | Rover Cooper rsp |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% ✓ | 50% |
| MOT failure rate | 28% ✓ | 50% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.4 ✓ | 6.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 82,004 mi | 61,574 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 Cooper rsp
- Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 25 (72%) and Rover Cooper rsp (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 25 report Full Rover Cooper rsp 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.