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MOT reliability

Rover Classic

1 vehicles · 5 completed MOT tests analysed
60%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Rover Classic vehicles and 5 completed MOT tests, the Rover Classic has an overall 60% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 43,470 miles.

1
Vehicles
5
MOT tests
18
Avg miles / year
3.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Rover Classic problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Rover Classic MOT tests:

  • Other37%
  • Brakes32%
  • Emissions & nuisance11%
  • Lamps & electrical11%
  • Seatbelts & equipment5%
  • Body & structure5%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Rover Classic MOT faults

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

  1. Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
  2. Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) (1 times)
  3. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (1 times)
  4. Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) (1 times)
  7. Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (1 times)
  8. Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
  9. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (1 times)
  10. Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (1 times)
  11. Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i)) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i)) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  15. Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i)) (1 times)

Rover Classic pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1978 1 5 60% 43,470

Rover Classic reliability FAQ

Across 1 Rover Classic vehicles in our MOT data, 60% pass the MOT (a 40% failure rate), with about 3.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Rover Classic MOT issues are: Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c)); Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b); Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a).

The typical Rover Classic in our data has covered around 43,470 miles.

Compare the Rover Classic

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

Classic vs 214 Classic vs 25 Classic vs 416 Classic vs 75

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