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MOT reliability

Rover Cobra

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

Based on 1 Rover Cobra vehicles and 9 completed MOT tests, the Rover Cobra has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 12,570 miles.

1
Vehicles
9
MOT tests
7
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Rover Cobra problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Rover Cobra MOT tests:

  • Other100%
  • Emissions & nuisance14%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Rover Cobra MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  2. Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  3. Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) (1 times)
  4. Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) (1 times)
  5. Horn not working (1.6.2a) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) (1 times)
  8. Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) (1 times)
  9. both front wheel lower suspension arm ball joint rubber boots split (1 times)
  10. Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) (1 times)
  12. Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (1 times)
  13. Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) (1 times)
  14. Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)

Rover Cobra pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1973 1 9 78% 12,570

Rover Cobra reliability FAQ

Across 1 Rover Cobra vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Rover Cobra MOT issues are: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2); Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2); Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b).

The typical Rover Cobra in our data has covered around 12,570 miles.

Compare the Rover Cobra

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