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MOT reliability

Rover 255

1 vehicles · 4 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Rover 255 vehicles and 4 completed MOT tests, the Rover 255 has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 74,781 miles.

1
Vehicles
4
MOT tests
1,819
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Rover 255 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Rover 255 MOT tests:

  • Other133%

Rover 255 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Rover 255 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Rover 255 MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) (1 times)
  2. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
  3. Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c) (1 times)
  4. slite rust in n/s and o/s door steps (1 times)

Rover 255 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1985 1 4 75% 74,781

Rover 255 reliability FAQ

Across 1 Rover 255 vehicles in our MOT data, 75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Rover 255 MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1); Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c).

The typical Rover 255 in our data has covered around 74,781 miles.

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