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MOT reliability

Rover 4 door saloon

5 vehicles · 10 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate

Based on 5 Rover 4 door saloon vehicles and 10 completed MOT tests, the Rover 4 door saloon has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 47,155 miles.

5
Vehicles
10
MOT tests
50
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Rover 4 door saloon problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Rover 4 door saloon MOT tests:

  • Other121%
  • Steering11%

Rover 4 door saloon pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
82100%

Fuel types: Petrol (4), LPG (1)

Most common Rover 4 door saloon MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Rover 4 door saloon MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (1 times)
  2. Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (1 times)
  3. Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
  4. Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
  8. Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (1 times)
  9. Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  10. Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) (1 times)
  11. Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
  12. Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (1 times)
  13. Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3) (1 times)
  15. Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3) (1 times)

Rover 4 door saloon pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1998 1 1 100% 41,997
1997 1 1 100% 113,164
1983 1 3 100% 24,679
1960 1 3 67% 53,024
1938 1 2 100% 2,913

Rover 4 door saloon reliability FAQ

Across 5 Rover 4 door saloon vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Rover 4 door saloon MOT issues are: Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2); Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2); Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c).

The typical Rover 4 door saloon in our data has covered around 47,155 miles.

Compare the Rover 4 door saloon

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