Rover 25 vs Rover M etro: 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 M etro
50%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 25 (72%) and Rover M etro (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 M etro |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% ✓ | 50% |
| MOT failure rate | 28% ✓ | 50% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.4 ✓ | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 82,004 mi | 85,716 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 M etro
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 25 (72%) and Rover M etro (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 25 report Full Rover M etro 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.