MOT reliability
Rover 2a
7 vehicles · 60 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Rover 2a vehicles and 60 completed MOT tests, the Rover 2a has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 56,907 miles.
7
Vehicles
60
MOT tests
705
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Rover 2a problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Rover 2a MOT tests:
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Other89%
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Steering20%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Rover 2a pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|
Fuel types: Petrol (4), Diesel (2), Other (1)
Most common Rover 2a MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Rover 2a MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (3 times)
- Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) (3 times)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) (2 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) (2 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- rear brake imbalance (2 times)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) (2 times)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b) (2 times)
- oil leaks (2 times)
- Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
- Central slight sign of corrsion (2 times)
- Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
Rover 2a pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 83,790 |
| 1978 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 36,964 |
| 1972 | 1 | 11 | 55% | 89,038 |
| 1970 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 63,860 |
| 1966 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 57,886 |
| 1963 | 1 | 11 | 73% | — |
Rover 2a reliability FAQ
Across 7 Rover 2a vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Rover 2a MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4); Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a); Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1).
The typical Rover 2a in our data has covered around
56,907 miles.
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