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MOT reliability

Rover Zs

2 vehicles · 20 completed MOT tests analysed
95%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Rover Zs vehicles and 20 completed MOT tests, the Rover Zs has an overall 95% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 71,393 miles.

2
Vehicles
20
MOT tests
4,127
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Rover Zs problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Rover Zs MOT tests:

  • Other220%
  • Brakes40%

Rover Zs pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31100%
42100%
52100%
62100%
72100%
82100%
92100%
102100%
112100%
12250%
161100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Rover Zs MOT faults

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

  1. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (2 times)
  2. front brake discs worn (1 times)
  3. Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (1 times)
  4. Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (1 times)
  6. Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) (1 times)
  7. Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)
  8. Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (1 times)
  9. Offside front tyre deteriorating on outer side wall. (1 times)
  10. Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (1 times)
  11. Sill covers fitted (1 times)
  12. Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (1 times)

Rover Zs pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2002 2 20 95% 71,393

Rover Zs reliability FAQ

Across 2 Rover Zs vehicles in our MOT data, 95% pass the MOT (a 5% failure rate), with about 0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Rover Zs MOT issues are: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components; front brake discs worn; Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g).

The typical Rover Zs in our data has covered around 71,393 miles.

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