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MOT reliability

Rover 88 series3

1 vehicles · 9 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Rover 88 series3 vehicles and 9 completed MOT tests, the Rover 88 series3 has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 38,489 miles.

1
Vehicles
9
MOT tests
101
Avg miles / year
3.8
Faults per test
9%
Dangerous-fault share

Rover 88 series3 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Rover 88 series3 MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension29%
  • Brakes26%
  • Other24%
  • Body & structure12%
  • Emissions & nuisance9%
  • Lamps & electrical3%

Rover 88 series3 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Rover 88 series3 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Rover 88 series3 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c)) (3 times)
  2. Fluid leak, but not excessive front and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  3. Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  4. Front propshaft flange slightly loose at diff (2 times)
  5. Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) (1 times)
  7. Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  8. Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (1 times)
  9. Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
  10. offside rear brake binding slightly (1 times)
  11. Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
  12. Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
  13. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  14. Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
  15. Central Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i)) (1 times)

Rover 88 series3 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1985 1 9 78% 38,489

Rover 88 series3 reliability FAQ

Across 1 Rover 88 series3 vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 3.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Rover 88 series3 MOT issues are: Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c)); Fluid leak, but not excessive front and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i)).

The typical Rover 88 series3 in our data has covered around 38,489 miles.

Compare the Rover 88 series3

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