Rover Range Rover Efi Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Rover Range Rover Efi Auto reliable? We analysed 1,877 real MOT tests across 540 vehicles to find out.
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The Rover Range Rover Efi Auto is below 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, brake pipe excessively corroded and seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Rover Range Rover Efi Auto.
Rover Range Rover Efi Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Rover Range Rover Efi Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Rover Range Rover Efi Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Rover Range Rover Efi Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Rover Range Rover Efi Auto Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Rover Range Rover Efi Auto fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Rover Range Rover Efi Auto Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Rover Range Rover Efi Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Rover Range Rover Efi Auto MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Rover Range Rover Efi Auto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 888 | 61.3% | 42,181 | 85,007 | 120,383 |
| 1987 | 676 | 64.2% | 49,852 | 97,034 | 130,000 |
| 1986 | 264 | 61.4% | 80,047 | 113,559 | 137,550 |
How Long Does a Rover Range Rover Efi Auto Last?
Based on 540 Rover Range Rover Efi Auto vehicles on UK roads.
Rover Range Rover Efi Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Rover Range Rover Efi Auto 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 Efi Auto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
64.2% MOT pass rate from 676 tests
61.3% MOT pass rate from 888 tests
The best year to buy a used Rover Range Rover Efi Auto is 1987, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 64.2% across 676 tests. The 1988 model year has the lowest pass rate at 61.3% — 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 Efi Auto 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 Efi Auto THIS CAR | 62.7% | 1,877 | 92,795 mi | 40 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 |
| Vauxhall Corsa Sting | 86.7% | 1,535 | 51,390 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Rover 25 (72.1% pass rate) and the Rover 75 (70.7% pass rate), the Rover Range Rover Efi Auto trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Rover Range Rover Efi Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 62.7% across 1,877 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.
The most common problems on the Rover Range Rover Efi Auto are body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (352 recorded failures), brake pipe excessively corroded (290), and seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (253). 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 Efi Auto owner drives around 2,079 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 Efi Auto models stay on UK roads for around 40 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.