Rover Cityrover Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Rover Cityrover reliable? We analysed 105,317 real MOT tests across 8,933 vehicles to find out.
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The Rover Cityrover is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint and brake pipe excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Rover Cityrover.
Rover Cityrover Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Rover Cityrover. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Rover Cityrover MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Rover Cityrover to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Rover Cityrover Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Rover Cityrover fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Rover Cityrover Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Rover Cityrover owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Rover Cityrover MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Rover Cityrover year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 13,630 | 64.8% | 22,178 | 33,876 | 48,630 |
| 2005 | 16,300 | 64.6% | 20,123 | 31,925 | 45,726 |
| 2004 | 69,727 | 65.1% | 20,299 | 31,774 | 45,709 |
| 2003 | 5,560 | 64.9% | 19,377 | 30,530 | 43,892 |
How Long Does a Rover Cityrover Last?
Based on 8,933 Rover Cityrover vehicles on UK roads.
Rover Cityrover Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Rover Cityrover 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 Rover Cityrover
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
65.1% MOT pass rate from 69,727 tests
64.6% MOT pass rate from 16,300 tests
The best year to buy a used Rover Cityrover is 2004, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 65.1% across 69,727 tests. The 2005 model year has the lowest pass rate at 64.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Rover Cityrover Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rover Cityrover THIS CAR | 65.0% | 105,317 | 32,005 mi | 23 yrs |
| Rover 25 | 72.1% | 1,784,341 | 53,712 mi | 26 yrs |
| Rover 75 | 70.7% | 1,365,354 | 77,595 mi | 27 yrs |
| Rover 214 | 67.6% | 1,033,973 | 75,438 mi | 36 yrs |
| Ford Edge | 87.3% | 61,808 | 46,251 mi | 10 yrs |
Compared to the Rover 25 (72.1% pass rate) and the Rover 75 (70.7% pass rate), the Rover Cityrover trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Rover Cityrover has an overall MOT pass rate of 65.0% across 105,317 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Rover Cityrover are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (7,066 recorded failures), suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (6,491), and brake pipe excessively corroded (6,019). 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.
A typical Rover Cityrover owner drives around 4,028 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 Rover Cityrover models stay on UK roads for around 23 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. 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.