MOT reliability
Rover Zr
5 vehicles · 63 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Rover Zr vehicles and 63 completed MOT tests, the Rover Zr has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 95,678 miles.
5
Vehicles
63
MOT tests
8,672
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Rover Zr problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Rover Zr MOT tests:
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Other132%
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Seatbelts & equipment8%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Brakes3%
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Steering3%
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Body & structure2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
Rover Zr pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 5 | 80% |
| 4 | 5 | 80% |
| 5 | 6 | 67% |
| 6 | 7 | 71% |
| 7 | 6 | 67% |
| 8 | 8 | 75% |
| 9 | 7 | 57% |
| 10 | 4 | 50% |
| 11 | 6 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 33% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Rover Zr MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Rover Zr MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Oil leak (5 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
- Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Vehicle charging system not working-battery flat-ignition light on (2 times)
- Windscreen wipers modified-only 1 wiper fitted centrally (2 times)
- Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b) (2 times)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) (2 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
- front exhaust mounting corroded (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
- nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracked (2 times)
Rover Zr pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 98,933 |
| 2003 | 2 | 27 | 59% | 88,881 |
| 2002 | 1 | 16 | 75% | 85,018 |
| 1999 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 116,680 |
Rover Zr reliability FAQ
Across 5 Rover Zr vehicles in our MOT data,
67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Rover Zr MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Oil leak; Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c).
The typical Rover Zr in our data has covered around
95,678 miles.
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