MOT reliability
Rover 2000 auto
4,275 vehicles · 262 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4,275 Rover 2000 auto vehicles and 262 completed MOT tests, the Rover 2000 auto has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 65,435 miles.
4,275
Vehicles
262
MOT tests
655
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Rover 2000 auto problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Rover 2000 auto MOT tests:
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Other103%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Steering3%
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Brakes2%
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Body & structure1%
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Visibility1%
Rover 2000 auto pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4,269), Diesel (6)
Most common Rover 2000 auto MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Rover 2000 auto MOT tests:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (9 times)
- Oil leak (9 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (8 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (7 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (6 times)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (5 times)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) (5 times)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
- Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (4 times)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (3 times)
Rover 2000 auto pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 39,318 |
| 1985 | 8 | 54 | 78% | 80,144 |
| 1984 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 63,492 |
| 1983 | 2 | 10 | 70% | 81,037 |
| 1982 | 1 | 13 | 77% | 35,721 |
| 1972 | 2 | 25 | 84% | 63,350 |
| 1971 | 3 | 42 | 76% | 79,929 |
| 1970 | 2 | 15 | 87% | 62,727 |
| 1969 | 2 | 25 | 76% | 72,405 |
| 1968 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 53,577 |
| 1967 | 8 | 54 | 74% | 50,272 |
| 1966 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 59,662 |
Rover 2000 auto reliability FAQ
Across 4,275 Rover 2000 auto vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Rover 2000 auto MOT issues are:
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3); Oil leak; Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2).
The typical Rover 2000 auto in our data has covered around
65,435 miles.
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