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MOT reliability

Rover 3.5litre auto

2 vehicles · 27 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Rover 3.5litre auto vehicles and 27 completed MOT tests, the Rover 3.5litre auto has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 94,164 miles.

2
Vehicles
27
MOT tests
24
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Rover 3.5litre auto problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Rover 3.5litre auto MOT tests:

  • Other109%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Rover 3.5litre auto MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Rover 3.5litre auto MOT tests:

  1. Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
  3. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
  4. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  6. Oil leak (2 times)
  7. Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
  8. Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
  9. Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6) (2 times)
  10. Oil leak (2 times)
  11. Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) (1 times)
  12. front washers weak in operation (1 times)
  13. rear brakes binding slightly (1 times)
  14. Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  15. Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)

Rover 3.5litre auto pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1972 1 20 70% 99,824
1969 1 7 71% 88,504

Rover 3.5litre auto reliability FAQ

Across 2 Rover 3.5litre auto vehicles in our MOT data, 70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Rover 3.5litre auto MOT issues are: Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f); Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7).

The typical Rover 3.5litre auto in our data has covered around 94,164 miles.

Compare the Rover 3.5litre auto

See how the Rover 3.5litre auto stacks up against other Rover models on MOT reliability:

3.5litre auto vs 214 3.5litre auto vs 25 3.5litre auto vs 416 3.5litre auto vs 75

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