Rover 35 litre auto vs Rover 75: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Rover 35 litre auto
77%
MOT pass rate · 9 vehicles
Rover 75
71%
MOT pass rate · 104,003 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 35 litre auto (77%) 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 35 litre auto | Rover 75 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 71% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 29% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 30,954 mi | 116,860 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 9 | 104,003 |
Most common faults
Rover 35 litre auto
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
- Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
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 35 litre auto (77%) and Rover 75 (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 35 litre auto 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.