Rover 416 vs Rover 618 si auto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Rover 416
66%
MOT pass rate · 110,621 vehicles
Rover 618 si auto
100%
MOT pass rate · 149 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 416 (66%) and Rover 618 si auto (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 416 | Rover 618 si auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 66% | 100% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 34% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | — |
| Average mileage | 96,742 mi | 127,978 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 110,621 | 149 |
Most common faults
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
Rover 618 si auto
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 416 (66%) and Rover 618 si auto (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 416 report Full Rover 618 si auto 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.