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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Rover 400. Check any 400 by registration number below.

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88.4%

Avg Pass Rate

+14.1%

vs Rover Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Rover 400 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Rover 400 has an average MOT pass rate of 88.4%, which is 14.1 percentage points above the Rover brand average of 74.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 400 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Rover 400, 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 400 performs at MOT across different model years.

1999

Based on 216 vehicles

88.0%Excellent
Rover average: 74.3%
Mileage at 10yr

137k mi

1998

Based on 273 vehicles

85.0%Excellent
Rover average: 74.3%
Mileage at 10yr

138k mi

1997

Based on 64 vehicles

92.2%Excellent
Rover average: 74.3%

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63.6% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Rover 400

Rover 400 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Rover 400 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Rover 400?
The average MOT pass rate for the Rover 400 is 88.4% 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 400?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Rover 400 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 88.4%, the Rover 400 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Rover 400?
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 400?
Typical mileage for the Rover 400: 136,640 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 400 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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