Rover 25 vs Rover P4 90 saloon: 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 P4 90 saloon
78%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 25 (72%) and Rover P4 90 saloon (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 25 | Rover P4 90 saloon |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% | 78% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 28% | 22% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.4 ✓ | 2.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 82,004 mi | 25,613 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 P4 90 saloon
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 25 (72%) and Rover P4 90 saloon (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 25 report Full Rover P4 90 saloon 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.