Rover 416 vs Rover Allegro: 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 Allegro
70%
MOT pass rate · 222 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Rover Allegro is the more reliable of the two — 70% pass first time versus 66%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 416 | Rover Allegro |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 66% | 70% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 34% | 30% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 96,742 mi | 54,633 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 110,621 | 222 |
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 Allegro
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Oil leak
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Rover Allegro is the more reliable of the two — 70% pass first time versus 66%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Rover 416 report Full Rover Allegro 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.