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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Subaru Legacy R. Check any Legacy R by registration number below.

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65.4%

Avg Pass Rate

-20.3%

vs Subaru Avg

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Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Subaru Legacy R — MOT Reliability Overview

The Subaru Legacy R has an average MOT pass rate of 65.4%, which is 20.3 percentage points below the Subaru brand average of 85.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Legacy R on the road.

Before buying a used Subaru Legacy R, 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 Subaru Legacy R performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 26 vehicles

65.4%Average
Subaru average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

128k mi

Other Subaru Models

Compare MOT reliability across Subaru models.

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91.7% pass rate

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94.1% pass rate

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98.1% pass rate

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92.4% pass rate

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94.5% pass rate

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100.0% 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 Subaru Legacy R

Subaru Legacy R — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Subaru Legacy R MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Subaru Legacy R?
The average MOT pass rate for the Subaru Legacy R is 65.4% compared to the Subaru average of 85.7%. 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 Subaru Legacy R?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Subaru Legacy R reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 65.4%, the Subaru Legacy R is rated as "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 Subaru Legacy R?
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 Subaru Legacy R?
Typical mileage for the Subaru Legacy R: 128,424 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Legacy R to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Subaru Legacy R's MOT History

Enter the registration number for the full MOT history — free and instant.

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