Rover 3500 vs Rover 75: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Rover 3500
78%
MOT pass rate · 20,013 vehicles
More reliable
Rover 75
71%
MOT pass rate · 104,003 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Rover 3500 is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 3500 | Rover 75 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 71% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 29% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 68,220 mi | 116,860 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 20,013 | 104,003 |
Most common faults
Rover 3500
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- 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 3500 is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.