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MOT reliability

Rover Seven

4 vehicles · 29 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate

Based on 4 Rover Seven vehicles and 29 completed MOT tests, the Rover Seven has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 39,332 miles.

4
Vehicles
29
MOT tests
136
Avg miles / year
0.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Rover Seven problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Rover Seven MOT tests:

  • Other275%
  • Brakes50%

Fuel types: Petrol (4)

Most common Rover Seven MOT faults

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

  1. Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (2 times)
  2. advise: both front king pins have play. (1 times)
  3. advise; play in both front king pins. (1 times)
  4. advise: horn weak, may need replacing. (1 times)
  5. both hub assemblys have slight play. (1 times)
  6. both rear wheel bearings have slight noise. (1 times)
  7. Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
  9. Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (1 times)
  10. Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) (1 times)
  11. Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
  12. wipers slightly slow on 1st speed. (1 times)

Rover Seven pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1961 1 16 81% 91,614
1937 1 6 100% 1,395
1936 1 6 100% 53,943
1934 1 1 100% 10,377

Rover Seven reliability FAQ

Across 4 Rover Seven vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Rover Seven MOT issues are: Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d); advise: both front king pins have play.; advise; play in both front king pins..

The typical Rover Seven in our data has covered around 39,332 miles.

Compare the Rover Seven

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