MOT reliability
Rover Estate
10 vehicles · 91 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Rover Estate vehicles and 91 completed MOT tests, the Rover Estate has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 67,569 miles.
10
Vehicles
91
MOT tests
1,888
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Rover Estate problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Rover Estate MOT tests:
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Other122%
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Steering8%
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Brakes5%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Visibility1%
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Identification & plates1%
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Body & structure1%
Rover Estate pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (10)
Most common Rover Estate MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Rover Estate MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (5 times)
- No rear seats fitted (4 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (4 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (4 times)
- oil leak (3 times)
- Oil leak (3 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
- N/s rear axle sill leaking (2 times)
- Slight leak o/s n/s front cv joints (2 times)
- Slight play in steering box uj (2 times)
Rover Estate pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 66,255 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 64,324 |
| 1982 | 1 | 15 | 100% | 60,184 |
| 1979 | 2 | 24 | 83% | 41,838 |
| 1974 | 2 | 24 | 88% | 86,569 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 77,797 |
| 1968 | 1 | 6 | 33% | 73,345 |
| 1963 | 1 | 16 | 69% | 76,971 |
Rover Estate reliability FAQ
Across 10 Rover Estate vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Rover Estate MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d); No rear seats fitted; Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7).
The typical Rover Estate in our data has covered around
67,569 miles.
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