MOT reliability
Rover Sports
6 vehicles · 93 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Rover Sports vehicles and 93 completed MOT tests, the Rover Sports has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 62,235 miles.
6
Vehicles
93
MOT tests
858
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Rover Sports problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Rover Sports MOT tests:
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Other113%
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Brakes8%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Steering3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Body & structure1%
Rover Sports pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 6 | 67% |
| 18 | 4 | 75% |
| 19 | 7 | 43% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6)
Most common Rover Sports MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Rover Sports MOT tests:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) (3 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) (2 times)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
- Handbrake lever mechanism operation poor (2 times)
- Surface rust on front to rear brake pipe at rear (2 times)
- just passed emissions test (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
Rover Sports pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 82,648 |
| 1997 | 1 | 15 | 53% | 92,102 |
| 1995 | 1 | 22 | 73% | 24,579 |
| 1994 | 1 | 23 | 87% | 78,870 |
| 1992 | 1 | 22 | 82% | 35,696 |
| 1936 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 59,515 |
Rover Sports reliability FAQ
Across 6 Rover Sports vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Rover Sports MOT issues are:
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4).
The typical Rover Sports in our data has covered around
62,235 miles.
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