Rover 75 vs Rover Range rove: 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 Range rove
70%
MOT pass rate · 51 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Rover 75 (71%) and Rover Range rove (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 Range rove |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% ✓ | 70% |
| MOT failure rate | 29% ✓ | 30% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 ✓ | 2.4 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 116,860 mi | 95,855 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 104,003 | 51 |
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 Range rove
- Oil leak
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Rover 75 (71%) and Rover Range rove (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Rover 75 report Full Rover Range rove 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.