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MOT reliability

Rover Light utility

4 vehicles · 32 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate

Based on 4 Rover Light utility vehicles and 32 completed MOT tests, the Rover Light utility has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 62,359 miles.

4
Vehicles
32
MOT tests
1,031
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Rover Light utility problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Rover Light utility MOT tests:

  • Other146%
  • Steering33%

Rover Light utility pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
51100%
61100%
71100%
81100%

Fuel types: Diesel (3), Petrol (1)

Most common Rover Light utility MOT faults

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

  1. Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (4 times)
  2. Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test (2 times)
  3. Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (2 times)
  4. Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (2 times)
  5. Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
  7. Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (2 times)
  8. rear diff oil leaks (2 times)
  9. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  10. Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test (1 times)
  11. Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (1 times)
  12. Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) (1 times)
  14. Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (1 times)
  15. front & rear brake run out. (1 times)

Rover Light utility pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2000 1 4 100% 87,253
1971 2 15 80% 50,696
1962 1 13 100% 60,790

Rover Light utility reliability FAQ

Across 4 Rover Light utility vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Rover Light utility MOT issues are: Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f); Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ; Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4).

The typical Rover Light utility in our data has covered around 62,359 miles.

Compare the Rover Light utility

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