Rover 2a vs Rover 75: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Rover 2a
80%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Rover 75
71%
MOT pass rate · 104,003 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 2a (80%) and Rover 75 (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 2a | Rover 75 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 80% ✓ | 71% |
| MOT failure rate | 20% ✓ | 29% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.2 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 56,907 mi | 116,860 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 7 | 104,003 |
Most common faults
Rover 2a
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rover 75
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 2a (80%) and Rover 75 (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 2a report Full Rover 75 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.