Rover 416 vs Rover Armaggedon: 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 Armaggedon
78%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 416 (66%) and Rover Armaggedon (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 416 | Rover Armaggedon |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 66% | 78% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 34% | 22% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | — |
| Average mileage | 96,742 mi | 330,026 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 110,621 | 1 |
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 Armaggedon
- Offside Front Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)
- Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Oil leak
- brake lights slightly discoloured
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 416 (66%) and Rover Armaggedon (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 416 report Full Rover Armaggedon 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.