Rover Range Rover Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Rover Range Rover reliable? We analysed 1,576 real MOT tests across 381 vehicles to find out.
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The Rover Range Rover is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded and shock absorber has an excessively worn bush. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Rover Range Rover.
Rover Range Rover Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Rover Range Rover. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Rover Range Rover MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Rover Range Rover to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Rover Range Rover Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Rover Range Rover fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Rover Range Rover Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Rover Range Rover owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Rover Range Rover MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Rover Range Rover year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 65 | 66.2% | 101,612 | 117,098 | 159,072 |
| 1989 | 58 | 67.2% | 96,890 | 107,300 | 121,521 |
| 1988 | 67 | 64.2% | 90,232 | 139,173 | 154,525 |
| 1985 | 186 | 68.8% | 74,080 | 105,891 | 142,635 |
| 1984 | 129 | 65.9% | 42,744 | 73,549 | 99,441 |
| 1983 | 131 | 63.4% | 22,187 | 45,696 | 82,486 |
| 1982 | 56 | 67.9% | 10,123 | 33,987 | 97,052 |
| 1972 | 125 | 76.0% | 30,438 | 67,340 | 72,560 |
| 1971 | 65 | 78.5% | 33,714 | 62,962 | 123,007 |
How Long Does a Rover Range Rover Last?
Based on 381 Rover Range Rover vehicles on UK roads.
Rover Range Rover Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Rover Range Rover 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 Range Rover
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
78.5% MOT pass rate from 65 tests
63.4% MOT pass rate from 131 tests
The best year to buy a used Rover Range Rover is 1971, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 78.5% across 65 tests. The 1983 model year has the lowest pass rate at 63.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Rover Range Rover Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rover Range Rover THIS CAR | 69.9% | 1,576 | 83,896 mi | 55 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 |
| Seat Ibiza SE Copa | 88.5% | 2,189 | 71,666 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Rover 25 (72.1% pass rate) and the Rover 75 (70.7% pass rate), the Rover Range Rover trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Rover Range Rover has an overall MOT pass rate of 69.9% across 1,576 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Rover Range Rover are body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (123 recorded failures), seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (103), and shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (92). 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 Range Rover owner drives around 2,722 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 Range Rover models stay on UK roads for around 55 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.