Rover 416 vs Rover P5b coupe: 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 P5b coupe
79%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 416 (66%) and Rover P5b coupe (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 416 | Rover P5b coupe |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 66% | 79% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 34% | 21% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 1.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 96,742 mi | 67,029 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 110,621 | 4 |
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 P5b coupe
- Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 416 (66%) and Rover P5b coupe (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 416 report Full Rover P5b coupe 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.