Rover 25 vs Rover P2 12 hp: 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 P2 12 hp
88%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 25 (72%) and Rover P2 12 hp (88%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 25 | Rover P2 12 hp |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% | 88% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 28% | 12% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.4 | 0.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 82,004 mi | 58,481 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 P2 12 hp
- Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 25 (72%) and Rover P2 12 hp (88%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 25 report Full Rover P2 12 hp 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.