What year Rover 827 is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1997 Rover 827 has the highest pass rate at 69.1%, out of 147 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Rover 827 MOT failures?

The most common Rover 827 MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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4,344 vehicles · MOT data 1989–1997 · first-test pass rates

Best pass rate year

1997

69.1% first-test pass rate · 147 vehicles

Lowest pass rate year

1994

62.9% first-test pass rate · 835 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1997	69.1%	90,338 mi	147
1996	67.9%	90,091 mi	265
1995	63.4%	104,673 mi	951
1994	62.9%	109,227 mi	835
1993	65.3%	114,585 mi	716
1992	65.3%	115,344 mi	476
1991	64.8%	111,593 mi	336
1990	64.2%	107,514 mi	355
1989	67.3%	95,480 mi	263

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