Rover 3500 vitesse vs Rover 416: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Rover 3500 vitesse
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MOT pass rate · 1,594 vehicles
Rover 416
66%
MOT pass rate · 110,621 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 3500 vitesse (0%) and Rover 416 (66%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 3500 vitesse | Rover 416 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 0% | 66% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 34% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — | 0% |
| Average mileage | — | 96,742 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,594 | 110,621 |
Most common faults
Rover 3500 vitesse
No fault breakdown available.
Rover 416
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- 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 Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Oil leak
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 3500 vitesse (0%) and Rover 416 (66%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 3500 vitesse report Full Rover 416 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.