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MOT reliability

Rover 5b

1 vehicles · 6 completed MOT tests analysed
50%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Rover 5b vehicles and 6 completed MOT tests, the Rover 5b has an overall 50% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 128,168 miles.

1
Vehicles
6
MOT tests
1,534
Avg miles / year
7.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Rover 5b problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Rover 5b MOT tests:

  • Other94%
  • Seatbelts & equipment13%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Rover 5b MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Rover 5b MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2) (4 times)
  2. Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b) (4 times)
  3. Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
  4. Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
  6. Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
  7. Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) (2 times)
  8. Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) (2 times)
  9. nearside front lower track control arm bushe deteriorating (2 times)
  10. Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  12. Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2) (2 times)
  13. engine leaking oil (2 times)
  14. gearbox leaking oil (2 times)
  15. Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) (1 times)

Rover 5b pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1972 1 6 50% 128,168

Rover 5b reliability FAQ

Across 1 Rover 5b vehicles in our MOT data, 50% pass the MOT (a 50% failure rate), with about 7.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Rover 5b MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2); Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b); Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2).

The typical Rover 5b in our data has covered around 128,168 miles.

Compare the Rover 5b

See how the Rover 5b stacks up against other Rover models on MOT reliability:

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