Rover 25 vs Rover Skyrose: 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 Skyrose
62%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 25 (72%) and Rover Skyrose (62%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 25 | Rover Skyrose |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% ✓ | 62% |
| MOT failure rate | 28% ✓ | 38% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.4 ✓ | 3.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 82,004 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 Skyrose
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 25 (72%) and Rover Skyrose (62%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.