MOT reliability
Rover Series 2a
7 vehicles · 58 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Rover Series 2a vehicles and 58 completed MOT tests, the Rover Series 2a has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,784 miles.
7
Vehicles
58
MOT tests
1,054
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Rover Series 2a problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Rover Series 2a MOT tests:
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Other67%
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Steering18%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Brakes3%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Body & structure1%
Rover Series 2a pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|
Fuel types: Petrol (4), Diesel (3)
Most common Rover Series 2a MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Rover Series 2a MOT tests:
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (7 times)
- Oil leak (5 times)
- Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (3 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) (2 times)
- Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
Rover Series 2a pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 | 15 | 80% | 21,320 |
| 1971 | 1 | 11 | 64% | 3,519 |
| 1970 | 3 | 24 | 88% | 41,656 |
| 1968 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 4,096 |
| 1953 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 54,587 |
Rover Series 2a reliability FAQ
Across 7 Rover Series 2a vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Rover Series 2a MOT issues are:
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Oil leak; Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2).
The typical Rover Series 2a in our data has covered around
29,784 miles.
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