Rover 25 vs Rover Mgb gt: 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 Mgb gt
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 25 (72%) and Rover Mgb gt (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 25 | Rover Mgb gt |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% | 100% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 28% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.4 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 82,004 mi | 34,829 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 Mgb gt
- All 4(four) Tyre Walls Cracked And Perishing
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 25 (72%) and Rover Mgb gt (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 25 report Full Rover Mgb gt 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.