Rover 75
From 13,053 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older 75s fare better: 2006 models pass at 67.7% vs 73.6% for 2000.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 1,227 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1,227 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 979 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 714 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 523 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 383 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 341 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 330 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 323 |
| a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | 322 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 301 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 23.9% of 75 failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 41.2% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £157.
Rover 75 on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 1,661 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 2 newly registered, a net loss of 1,659. At this rate, roughly 8.5 years until none remain. Now at 14.3% of its peak (98,197 in 2006 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 5,773 | 8,279 | +1 | -285 | -284 |
| 2025 Q2 | 6,070 | 8,266 | +0 | -288 | -288 |
| 2025 Q1 | 6,244 | 8,380 | +1 | -478 | -477 |
| 2024 Q4 | 6,546 | 8,555 | +0 | -610 | -610 |
| 2024 Q3 | 6,976 | 8,735 | +0 | -481 | -481 |
| 2024 Q2 | 7,373 | 8,819 | +0 | -322 | -322 |
| 2024 Q1 | 7,663 | 8,851 | +2 | -381 | -379 |
| 2023 Q4 | 8,032 | 8,861 | +1 | -358 | -357 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | Diesel | 376 | 11% |
| 75 Connoisseur Auto | Diesel | 294 | 9% |
| 75 Connoisseur Se Auto | Petrol | 292 | 9% |
| 75 Connoisseur Se Cdti | Diesel | 282 | 9% |
| 75 Connoisseur | Gas | 273 | 8% |
| 75 Connoisseur Se Cdti A | Diesel | 271 | 8% |
| 75 Connoisseur Se | Diesel | 191 | 6% |
| 75 Club Se | Gas | 176 | 5% |
| 75 Conseur Se Cdti Tour A | Diesel | 120 | 4% |
| 75 Connoisseur Cdt Se Auto | Diesel | 108 | 3% |
| 75 Classic Cdti 96 | Diesel | 103 | 3% |
| 75 Con-Seur Se Cdti Tour | Diesel | 102 | 3% |
| 75 Club | Gas | 100 | 3% |
| 75 Club Cdt Se | Diesel | 99 | 3% |
| 75 Connoisseur Cdti Tour | Diesel | 99 | 3% |
| 75 Classic Se | Petrol | 89 | 3% |
| 75 Club Cdt Tourer | Diesel | 87 | 3% |
| 75 Connoisseur Cdt Se | Diesel | 86 | 3% |
| 75 Club Se Auto | Gas | 85 | 3% |
| 75 Club Se Cdt Tourer | Diesel | 84 | 3% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 67.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2005 | 68% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 2004 | 65.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2003 | 67% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
4 earlier years
| 2002 | 68.9% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2001 | 68.9% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2000 | 73.6% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 1999 | 68.1% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all 75s tested had between 56,891 and 98,547 miles on the clock.
At 78,582 median miles, the 75 has 0.041 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Rover models
| Rover Mini | 75.8% |
| Rover 25 | 68.2% |
| Rover 45 | 65.3% |
| Rover 216 | 72% |
| Rover Metro | 72.6% |
Common questions
What is the Rover 75 MOT pass rate?
The Rover 75 has a 67.7% MOT pass rate based on 13,053 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Rover 75?
The most common MOT failure on the Rover 75 is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 1,227 failures. Other common issues include the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired.
How many Rover 75s are on UK roads?
There are 5,773 Rover 75s currently licensed on UK roads, with 8,279 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Rover 75 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Rover 75 is 78,582 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 56,891 and 98,547 miles.
Buying a used 75?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 67.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £157 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.