Rover reliability and common MOT problems by model
Rover shows a 25.6% combined MOT failure rate across 36,176 tests in MOTIntel data. MINI has one of the lower high-confidence rates at 22.5%. 75 deserves extra checking at 29.1%.
Statistics are built from DVSA MOT tests carried out in calendar year 2023, plus official recall records and MOT fault wording data. Report index generated 2026-05-09.
Rover combined failure rate: 25.6% — all-model average is 18.7%. Ranked #46 of 48 makes by failure rate (1 = lowest). Raw rates reflect each make's fleet age mix — newer fleets naturally fail less.
MINI (22.5%), 25 (25.1%), 75 (29.1%)
75 (29.1%), 25 (25.1%), MINI (22.5%)
Most reliable Rover models in MOT data
| # | Model | MOT failure rate | Tests | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rover MINI | 22.5% | 14,177 tests | 10,997 vehicles |
| 2 | Rover 25 | 25.1% | 5,342 tests | 4,039 vehicles |
| 3 | Rover 75 | 29.1% | 12,279 tests | 8,894 vehicles |
Rover models with the highest MOT failure rates
| # | Model | MOT failure rate | Tests | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rover 75 | 29.1% | 12,279 tests | 8,894 vehicles |
| 2 | Rover 25 | 25.1% | 5,342 tests | 4,039 vehicles |
| 3 | Rover MINI | 22.5% | 14,177 tests | 10,997 vehicles |
Common Rover MOT problem areas
| # | Problem area | MOT notes | Models affected | What to check | High-rate examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corrosion and structure | 21,792 MOT notes | 3 models | Inspect sills, subframes, suspension mounts, brake pipes, and previous welding or rust repairs. | Rover 75, Rover 25, Rover MINI |
| 2 | Suspension and steering | 9,232 MOT notes | 3 models | Listen for knocks, check uneven tyre wear, and ask whether worn joints or bushes have been replaced. | Rover 75, Rover MINI, Rover 25 |
| 3 | Emissions, engine, and exhaust | 6,423 MOT notes | 3 models | Check cold starts, exhaust smoke, warning lights, service history, and recent emissions repairs. | Rover MINI, Rover 25, Rover 75 |
| 4 | Lights and electrical | 5,009 MOT notes | 3 models | Test every exterior light, warning lamp, horn, washer, and basic electrical function before buying. | Rover 75, Rover 25, Rover MINI |
| 5 | Windscreen, wipers, and mirrors | 2,205 MOT notes | 3 models | Check the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, chips, cracks, and whether the driver's view is clear. | Rover 25, Rover 75, Rover MINI |
| 6 | Tyres and wheels | 663 MOT notes | 3 models | Look for matching tyres, legal tread, sidewall damage, wheel damage, and uneven wear. | Rover MINI, Rover 25, Rover 75 |
All Rover model reports
| Model | MOT tests | Vehicles | Failure rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| MINI | 14,177 | 10,997 | 22.5% |
| 75 | 12,279 | 8,894 | 29.1% |
| 25 | 5,342 | 4,039 | 25.1% |
| 45 limited data | 3,323 | 2,490 | 27.9% |
| 216 limited data | 1,055 | 807 | 23.1% |
Models with limited data (fewer than 20,000 tests or 10,000 vehicles) have full reports but are not indexed in search engines until the evidence threshold is met.