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MOT reliability

Rover Series

1 vehicles · 10 completed MOT tests analysed
50%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Rover Series vehicles and 10 completed MOT tests, the Rover Series has an overall 50% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,681 miles.

1
Vehicles
10
MOT tests
213
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Rover Series problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Rover Series MOT tests:

  • Other121%
  • Steering16%
  • Brakes5%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Rover Series MOT faults

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

  1. Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e) (2 times)
  2. Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
  3. both front prop u/j's have slight play (2 times)
  4. front diff oil seal slight leak (2 times)
  5. n/s/f tyre cracking in treads (2 times)
  6. slight leak at steering box (2 times)
  7. Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) (1 times)
  11. Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) (1 times)
  12. Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) (1 times)
  14. Battery insecure (1.9.1) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)

Rover Series pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1960 1 10 50% 18,681

Rover Series reliability FAQ

Across 1 Rover Series vehicles in our MOT data, 50% pass the MOT (a 50% failure rate), with about 1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Rover Series MOT issues are: Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e); Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3); both front prop u/j's have slight play.

The typical Rover Series in our data has covered around 18,681 miles.

Compare the Rover Series

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