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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Rover P4. Check any P4 by registration number below.

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80.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.7%

vs Rover Avg

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Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Rover P4 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Rover P4 has an average MOT pass rate of 80.0%, which is 5.7 percentage points above the Rover brand average of 74.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the P4 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Rover P4, 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 P4 performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 10 vehicles

80.0%Good
Rover average: 74.3%
Mileage at 5yr

56k mi

Other Rover Models

Compare MOT reliability across Rover models.

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67.2% pass rate

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52.1% pass rate

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82.9% pass rate

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55.0% pass rate

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63.6% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Rover P4

Rover P4 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Rover P4 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Rover P4?
The average MOT pass rate for the Rover P4 is 80.0% 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 P4?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Rover P4 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 80.0%, the Rover P4 is rated as "Good" 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 P4?
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 P4?
Typical mileage for the Rover P4: 56,018 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used P4 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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