Rover 25 vs Rover Series 11a: 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 Series 11a
57%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 25 (72%) and Rover Series 11a (57%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 25 | Rover Series 11a |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% ✓ | 57% |
| MOT failure rate | 28% ✓ | 43% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.4 ✓ | 4.6 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 82,004 mi | 69,578 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 Series 11a
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Both front wiper blades are smeary
- Both rear stop/tail lenses are slightly discoloured
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Service brake efficiency recorded at 52%
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 25 (72%) and Rover Series 11a (57%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 25 report Full Rover Series 11a 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.