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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Rover Cityrover. Check any Cityrover by registration number below.

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61.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-12.6%

vs Rover Avg

4

Year Ranges

Below Average

Reliability

Rover Cityrover — MOT Reliability Overview

The Rover Cityrover has an average MOT pass rate of 61.7%, which is 12.6 percentage points below the Rover brand average of 74.3%. This suggests the Cityrover can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.

Before buying a used Rover Cityrover, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Rover Cityrover performs at MOT across different model years.

2006

Based on 63 vehicles

65.1%Average
Rover average: 74.3%
Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

18.2%

2005

Based on 54 vehicles

55.6%Below Average
Rover average: 74.3%
Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

29.6%

2004

Based on 152 vehicles

60.5%Below Average
Rover average: 74.3%
Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

20.8%

0

Based on 178 vehicles

65.7%Average
Rover average: 74.3%
Mileage at 5yr

42k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

7.9%

Rear Nearside

4.8%

Nearside

4.8%

Other Rover Models

Compare MOT reliability across Rover models.

Rover 25

67.2% pass rate

Rover Metro

68.7% pass rate

Rover 623

52.1% pass rate

Rover 418

82.9% pass rate

Rover 620

55.0% pass rate

Rover 75

63.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Rover Cityrover

Rover Cityrover — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Rover Cityrover MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Rover Cityrover?
The average MOT pass rate for the Rover Cityrover is 61.7% compared to the Rover average of 74.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Rover Cityrover?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Rover Cityrover reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 61.7%, the Rover Cityrover is rated as "Below Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Rover Cityrover?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Rover Cityrover?
Typical mileage for the Rover Cityrover: 41,550 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Cityrover to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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