Rover 416 vs Rover Kensingtonse: 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 Kensingtonse
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 416 (66%) and Rover Kensingtonse (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 416 | Rover Kensingtonse |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 66% ✓ | 50% |
| MOT failure rate | 34% ✓ | 50% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 4.5 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 96,742 mi | 49,763 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 Kensingtonse
- Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
- Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 416 (66%) and Rover Kensingtonse (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 416 report Full Rover Kensingtonse 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.