MOT reliability
Rover Swb
6 vehicles · 44 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Rover Swb vehicles and 44 completed MOT tests, the Rover Swb has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 45,881 miles.
6
Vehicles
44
MOT tests
550
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Rover Swb problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Rover Swb MOT tests:
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Other119%
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Steering12%
Fuel types: Diesel (3), Petrol (3)
Most common Rover Swb MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Rover Swb MOT tests:
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (2 times)
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e) (2 times)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (1 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (1 times)
- Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
- ADVISE PERMANENT REPAIR REQ TO SECURE FRONT TRANSVERSE BRAKE PIPE (1 times)
- STEERING MECHANISM HAS FREE PLAY (1 times)
- brake pedal travel on pass limit ,advise brakes may req adjustment or repair .brake performance satisfactory (1 times)
- BRAKE PEDAL HAS FREE TRAVEL BRAKES MAY REQ ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR. (1 times)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
- REAR PROP SHAFT JOINTS WORN (1 times)
Rover Swb pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 58,281 |
| 1969 | 1 | 15 | 87% | 88,509 |
| 1966 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 17,527 |
| 1965 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 20,601 |
| 1956 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 35,830 |
| 1950 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 54,543 |
Rover Swb reliability FAQ
Across 6 Rover Swb vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Rover Swb MOT issues are:
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b); Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e); Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3).
The typical Rover Swb in our data has covered around
45,881 miles.
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