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Rover Range Rover Vogue Efi A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Rover Range Rover Vogue Efi A reliable? We analysed 777 real MOT tests across 216 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 777 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
63.3%
Typical Mileage
105,724mi
Annual Mileage
3,058mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
38yrs

The Rover Range Rover Vogue Efi A is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and brake pipe excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Rover Range Rover Vogue Efi A.

Rover Range Rover Vogue Efi A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Rover Range Rover Vogue Efi A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Rover Range Rover Vogue Efi A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Rover Range Rover Vogue Efi A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

63%
1989
66%
1988

Rover Range Rover Vogue Efi A Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Rover Range Rover Vogue Efi A fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 126
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 120
Brake pipe excessively corroded 107
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 80
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 70
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 37
Stop lamp not working 33
Registration plate lamp not working 30
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28

Rover Range Rover Vogue Efi A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Rover Range Rover Vogue Efi A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
1,529 mi/yr
Typical
3,058 mi/yr
Average
4,259 mi/yr
Heavy usage
5,179 mi/yr

Rover Range Rover Vogue Efi A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Rover Range Rover Vogue Efi A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
1989 648 63.0% 51,907 106,616 134,412
1988 106 66.0% 79,304 104,408 148,223

How Long Does a Rover Range Rover Vogue Efi A Last?

Based on 216 Rover Range Rover Vogue Efi A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
18.2 years
Median
18.0 years
Estimated max lifespan
38 years

Rover Range Rover Vogue Efi A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Rover Range Rover Vogue Efi A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
105,724 mi
75th Percentile
136,272 mi
95th Percentile
174,572 mi
Max Recorded
545,835 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Rover Range Rover Vogue Efi A

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
1988

66.0% MOT pass rate from 106 tests

Year to avoid
1989

63.0% MOT pass rate from 648 tests

The best year to buy a used Rover Range Rover Vogue Efi A is 1988, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 66.0% across 106 tests. The 1989 model year has the lowest pass rate at 63.0% — 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 Vogue Efi A 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 Vogue Efi A THIS CAR 63.3% 777 105,724 mi 38 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
Toyota Yaris Active Vvt-i 97% 329 38,977 mi — yrs

Compared to the Rover 25 (72.1% pass rate) and the Rover 75 (70.7% pass rate), the Rover Range Rover Vogue Efi A trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Rover Range Rover Vogue Efi A?

The Rover Range Rover Vogue Efi A has an overall MOT pass rate of 63.3% across 777 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.

The most common problems on the Rover Range Rover Vogue Efi A are seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (126 recorded failures), body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (120), and brake pipe excessively corroded (107). 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 Vogue Efi A owner drives around 3,058 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 Vogue Efi A models stay on UK roads for around 38 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.

Rover Range Rover Vogue Efi A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Rover Range Rover Vogue Efi A reliable?
Based on 777 MOT tests, the Rover Range Rover Vogue Efi A has a 63.3% pass rate — below average, so factor in potential repair costs.
What are the common problems on a Rover Range Rover Vogue Efi A?
The most common MOT failures are seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, and brake pipe excessively corroded. Check these on any test drive.
How many miles does a Rover Range Rover Vogue Efi A do per year?
The typical Rover Range Rover Vogue Efi A does around 3,058 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Rover Range Rover Vogue Efi A last?
Most Rover Range Rover Vogue Efi A models stay on UK roads for around 38 years based on our analysis of 216 vehicles.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Rover Range Rover Vogue Efi A?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Rover Range Rover Vogue Efi A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Rover Range Rover Vogue Efi A is 1988 with a 66.0% pass rate across 106 tests.