ROVER 25 MOT pass rate
68.1% of 4,521 ROVER 25 MOT tests pass.
At 68.1%, The 25 passes slightly less often than the average across all ROVER models (71.3%).
The ROVER 25 passes 68.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 68.1% | 4,521 | 67,812 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the ROVER 25
The most common reason the ROVER 25 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 50.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 50.8% | Not working |
| Body, chassis, structure | 41.5% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Brakes | 32.4% | Excessively binding |
| Suspension | 22.1% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Visibility | 16.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 14.7% | Unable to be completed |
| Tyres | 13.3% | Has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 10.1% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 7.4% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.1% | Inscription illegible |
Related ROVER models
- ROVER MINI — 75.5% pass rate
- ROVER 75 — 64.1% pass rate
- ROVER 45 — 62.3% pass rate
- ROVER 216 — 71.1% pass rate
- ROVER METRO — 71.3% pass rate
- ROVER 214 — 68.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the ROVER 25?
- 68.1% of ROVER 25 MOT tests pass, based on 4,521 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the ROVER 25?
- The most common reason the ROVER 25 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 50.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the ROVER 25's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the ROVER service history guide for how to check and keep one.