Rover 25 vs Rover Mgtf: 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 Mgtf
65%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 25 (72%) and Rover Mgtf (65%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 25 | Rover Mgtf |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% ✓ | 65% |
| MOT failure rate | 28% ✓ | 35% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.4 ✓ | 2.4 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 82,004 mi | 66,968 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 157,266 | 7 |
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 Mgtf
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 25 (72%) and Rover Mgtf (65%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 25 report Full Rover Mgtf 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.