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MOT reliability

Rover 2-axle-rigid body

2 vehicles · 9 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Rover 2-axle-rigid body vehicles and 9 completed MOT tests, the Rover 2-axle-rigid body has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 46,523 miles.

2
Vehicles
9
MOT tests
169
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Rover 2-axle-rigid body problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Rover 2-axle-rigid body MOT tests:

  • Other157%
  • Emissions & nuisance7%
  • Steering7%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Rover 2-axle-rigid body MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Rover 2-axle-rigid body MOT tests:

  1. Slight corrosion at both lower body sills (2 times)
  2. Slight corrosion at offside of rear cross member (2 times)
  3. Slight imbalance at rear brakes, offside is low (2 times)
  4. Wipers are smeary (2 times)
  5. Offside Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d) (1 times)
  6. Rust in both sides of front flooring, outside or prescribed areas. (1 times)
  7. Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) (1 times)
  8. Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) (1 times)
  9. Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (1 times)
  11. Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e) (1 times)
  12. Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) (1 times)
  13. small rust holes n/side and o/side front outer corners of floor not considered dangerous. (1 times)
  14. Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
  15. Offside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) (1 times)

Rover 2-axle-rigid body pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1965 1 8 75% 59,931
1957 1 1 100% 33,115

Rover 2-axle-rigid body reliability FAQ

Across 2 Rover 2-axle-rigid body vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Rover 2-axle-rigid body MOT issues are: Slight corrosion at both lower body sills; Slight corrosion at offside of rear cross member; Slight imbalance at rear brakes, offside is low.

The typical Rover 2-axle-rigid body in our data has covered around 46,523 miles.

Compare the Rover 2-axle-rigid body

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