Rover 75 vs Rover Austin metropolitan: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Rover 75
71%
MOT pass rate · 104,003 vehicles
Rover Austin metropolitan
62%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 75 (71%) and Rover Austin metropolitan (62%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 75 | Rover Austin metropolitan |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% ✓ | 62% |
| MOT failure rate | 29% ✓ | 38% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 2.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 116,860 mi | 39,407 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 104,003 | 1 |
Most common faults
Rover 75
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rover Austin metropolitan
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
- Slight engine oil leak
- Welding repairs carried out to this vehicle not to a very good standard. May require further attention in the future.
- Welding repairs to rear inner wheel arches not continuously welded but are not considered to be support panelling
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 75 (71%) and Rover Austin metropolitan (62%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.