Rover 75 vs Rover Morris minor convertible: 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 Morris minor convertible
64%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 75 (71%) and Rover Morris minor convertible (64%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 75 | Rover Morris minor convertible |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% ✓ | 64% |
| MOT failure rate | 29% ✓ | 36% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 ✓ | 3.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 116,860 mi | 28,159 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 Morris minor convertible
- Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 75 (71%) and Rover Morris minor convertible (64%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 75 report Full Rover Morris minor convertible 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.