Rover 75 vs Rover Nelson 350: 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 Nelson 350
40%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 75 (71%) and Rover Nelson 350 (40%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Rover 75 | Rover Nelson 350 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% ✓ | 40% |
| MOT failure rate | 29% ✓ | 60% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 ✓ | 3.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 116,860 mi | 2,774 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 Nelson 350
- oil leak
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- coolant leaking
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 75 (71%) and Rover Nelson 350 (40%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 75 report Full Rover Nelson 350 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.