4 models · 67,094 MOT tests
Rover reliability
Rover cars fail 39.4% of first MOT tests (all cars: 28.4%), 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage. The most reliable Rover on MOT results is the Rover Mini; the least is the Rover 45.
Ranked
Every Rover model, most reliable first
Ranked against cars of the same age and mileage, so a new model and an old one are judged fairly.
| # | Model | Type | Tests | Fail rate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rover Mini1996–2019 cars | Small car | 13,668 | 29.1% | About average |
| 2 | Rover 751998–2012 cars | Large family car | 31,095 | 42.5% | About average |
| 3 | Rover 251998–2007 cars | Small car | 13,742 | 39.7% | Below average |
| 4 | Rover 452000–2008 cars | Family hatchback | 8,589 | 43.9% | Below average |
Compare across every brand in the UK MOT Reliability Index.
Questions
Rover reliability questions
Are Rover cars reliable?
Rover cars fail 39.4% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, across 67,094 UK MOT tests from 2022 to 2024.
What is the most reliable Rover?
On MOT results, the Rover Mini: it fails 29.1% of first tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age.
Which Rover should I avoid?
The Rover 45 has the weakest MOT record of the Rover range (13% more MOT fails than the average car its age). Check any used one's MOT history before you buy.
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