Nissan Rogue Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Nissan Rogue reliable? We analysed 435 real MOT tests across 133 vehicles to find out.
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The Nissan Rogue is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include position lamp(s) incorrect colour, direction indicator incorrect colour and side repeater missing. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan Rogue.
Nissan Rogue Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Nissan Rogue. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Nissan Rogue MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Nissan Rogue to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Nissan Rogue Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Nissan Rogue fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Nissan Rogue Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Nissan Rogue models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Nissan Rogue Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Nissan Rogue owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Nissan Rogue MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Nissan Rogue year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 85 | 81.2% | 46,502 | 70,213 | 105,491 |
How Long Does a Nissan Rogue Last?
Based on 133 Nissan Rogue vehicles on UK roads.
Nissan Rogue Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Nissan Rogue MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Nissan Rogue
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
81.2% MOT pass rate from 85 tests
The best year to buy a used Nissan Rogue is 2015, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 81.2% across 85 tests.
How Does the Nissan Rogue Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Rogue THIS CAR | 77.7% | 435 | 57,224 mi | 11 yrs |
| Nissan Micra | 71.4% | 10,566,512 | 55,214 mi | 37 yrs |
| Nissan Qashqai | 77.3% | 6,506,323 | 59,398 mi | 19 yrs |
| Nissan Juke | 79.3% | 3,002,435 | 49,593 mi | 16 yrs |
| Ajs Nac 12 | 70.8% | 603 | 5,918 mi | 17 yrs |
Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan Rogue outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Nissan Rogue has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.7% across 435 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Nissan Rogue are position lamp(s) incorrect colour (10 recorded failures), direction indicator incorrect colour (6), and side repeater missing (6). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Nissan Rogue with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Nissan Rogue owner drives around 9,085 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Nissan Rogue models stay on UK roads for around 11 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.