Petrol Rover 45: MOT pass rate
62.9% of petrol Rover 45s pass the MOT first time, measured across 1,713 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 74,803.
Petrol against the other Rover 45 versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 62.9% | 1,713 |
| Diesel | 60.7% | 290 |
| All Rover 45 | 62.6% | 2,005 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Petrol cars avoid the DPF and emissions failures that catch diesels, and usually fail on the same consumables as any other car.
On the Rover 45 specifically, petrol is the strongest at 62.9%, and this petrol version sits 0.3 points above the 62.6% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
There is little to choose between fuel types on this model, so decide on running costs and mileage rather than MOT record. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average petrol Rover 45 had covered 74,803 miles at test, against 105,303 for the diesel. That is a shade above the middle of the range, still ordinary wear rather than a red flag, but worth checking against the service book for the car's age.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the Rover 45 page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other Rover 45 fuel types
- Diesel Rover 45 - 60.7%