Rover 416 vs Rover Coupe 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 Coupe auto
67%
MOT pass rate · 350 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 416 (66%) and Rover Coupe auto (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 416 | Rover Coupe auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 66% | 67% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 34% | 33% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 2.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 96,742 mi | 102,854 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 110,621 | 350 |
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 Coupe auto
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 416 (66%) and Rover Coupe auto (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.