Rover 416 vs Rover C: 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 C
75%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 416 (66%) and Rover C (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 416 | Rover C |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 66% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 34% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 2.6 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 96,742 mi | 55,708 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 110,621 | 2 |
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 C
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Centre Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 416 (66%) and Rover C (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 416 report Full Rover C 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.