Rover 25 vs Rover Morris mini minor: 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 Morris mini minor
75%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 25 (72%) and Rover Morris mini minor (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 25 | Rover Morris mini minor |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 28% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.4 ✓ | 1.6 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 82,004 mi | 27,059 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 Morris mini minor
- N/S engine mounting bolt missing
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 25 (72%) and Rover Morris mini minor (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 25 report Full Rover Morris mini minor 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.