MOT reliability
Rover Mgrv8
7 vehicles · 148 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Rover Mgrv8 vehicles and 148 completed MOT tests, the Rover Mgrv8 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 41,908 miles.
7
Vehicles
148
MOT tests
958
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Rover Mgrv8 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Rover Mgrv8 MOT tests:
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Other55%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension18%
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Emissions & nuisance11%
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Brakes10%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Steering8%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Body & structure2%
Rover Mgrv8 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 7 | 86% |
| 13 | 5 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 100% |
| 15 | 7 | 71% |
| 16 | 7 | 86% |
| 17 | 6 | 100% |
| 18 | 7 | 86% |
| 19 | 6 | 100% |
| 20 | 9 | 78% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Rover Mgrv8 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Rover Mgrv8 MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (14 times)
- Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (6 times)
- catalytic converters dented (4 times)
- Oil leak (3 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (3 times)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
- Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
Rover Mgrv8 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 3 | 67 | 81% | 23,985 |
| 1994 | 4 | 81 | 89% | 55,351 |
Rover Mgrv8 reliability FAQ
Across 7 Rover Mgrv8 vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Rover Mgrv8 MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i)); catalytic converters dented.
The typical Rover Mgrv8 in our data has covered around
41,908 miles.
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