Rover 75 vs Rover B gt: 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 B gt
80%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 75 (71%) and Rover B gt (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 75 | Rover B gt |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% | 80% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 29% | 20% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 ✓ | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 116,860 mi | 113,452 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 B gt
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chalk marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- bonnet couldn't be opened at the time of test
- engine mounting has play but not excessive
- front and rear diff have a misting of oil but no obvious leaks
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 75 (71%) and Rover B gt (80%) 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.