Rover Series 2

Based on 7 Rover Series 2 vehicles and 58 completed MOT tests, the Rover Series 2 has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 122,458 miles.

Rover Series 2 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Rover Series 2 MOT tests:

• Other127%
• Emissions & nuisance7%
• Brakes2%
• Steering2%
• Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
• Seatbelts & equipment1%

Rover Series 2 pass rate by age

Fuel types: Diesel (5), Petrol (2)

Most common Rover Series 2 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Rover Series 2 MOT tests:

1. Oil leak (7 times)
2. Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a) (2 times)
3. Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
4. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
5. front seat belts starting to fray on edges (2 times)
6. oil leaks from engine area and gear box (2 times)
7. starter motor is starting to stick (2 times)
8. front panel corroded (2 times)
9. leaks from engine/gearbox front and rear diff's (2 times)
10. Nail in nearside rear tyre (2 times)
11. Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
12. Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (2 times)
13. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
14. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
15. clutch pedal anti-slip missing (2 times)

Rover Series 2 pass rate by registration year

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