Rover 416 vs Rover F: 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 F
68%
MOT pass rate · 6 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 416 (66%) and Rover F (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 416 | Rover F |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 66% | 68% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 34% | 32% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 2.5 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 96,742 mi | 74,477 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 110,621 | 6 |
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 F
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 416 (66%) and Rover F (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 416 report Full Rover F 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.