Rover 416 vs Rover Swb: 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 Swb
91%
MOT pass rate · 6 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 416 (66%) and Rover Swb (91%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 416 | Rover Swb |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 66% | 91% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 34% | 9% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 96,742 mi | 45,881 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 Swb
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 416 (66%) and Rover Swb (91%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 416 report Full Rover Swb 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.