Rover 416 vs Rover P 6: 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 P 6
64%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 416 (66%) and Rover P 6 (64%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 416 | Rover P 6 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 66% ✓ | 64% |
| MOT failure rate | 34% ✓ | 36% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 1.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 96,742 mi | 55,735 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 110,621 | 5 |
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 P 6
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 416 (66%) and Rover P 6 (64%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 416 report Full Rover P 6 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.