Rover 416 vs Rover 820 i 16v: 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 820 i 16v
—
MOT pass rate · 3,530 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 416 (66%) and Rover 820 i 16v (0%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 416 | Rover 820 i 16v |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 66% ✓ | 0% |
| MOT failure rate | 34% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | — |
| Average mileage | 96,742 mi | — |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 110,621 | 3,530 |
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 820 i 16v
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 416 (66%) and Rover 820 i 16v (0%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 416 report Full Rover 820 i 16v 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.