Rover 75 vs Rover M g f: 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 M g f
70%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 75 (71%) and Rover M g f (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 75 | Rover M g f |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% ✓ | 70% |
| MOT failure rate | 29% ✓ | 30% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 ✓ | 2.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 1% |
| Average mileage | 116,860 mi | 101,436 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 104,003 | 7 |
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 M g f
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- age related corrosion under the vehicle
- Oil leak
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 75 (71%) and Rover M g f (70%) 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.