Reliability Guide
Common Rover Problems
Select a model below to discover known faults, common MOT failures, estimated repair costs, and buying tips.
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Rover Streetwise
2003 – 2005
3 documented issues 1 severe
Rover 25
1999 – 2005
3 documented issues 1 severe
Rover 45
1999 – 2005
4 documented issues 1 severe
Rover 75
1999 – 2005
4 documented issues 3 severe
Rover 600 Series
1993 – 1999
3 documented issues 1 severe
Rover 400 Series
1990 – 1999
4 documented issues 2 severe
Rover 200 Series
1989 – 1999
4 documented issues 1 severe
Rover 800 Series
1986 – 1999
4 documented issues 1 severe
Brand-wide Rover Problem Patterns
K-Series Head Gasket: The most famous issue, caused by low coolant capacity and plastic locating dowels.
Plenum Flooding (75): Blocked drains lead to a flooded ECU, causing total electrical failure.
VIS Motor Failure (V6): Variable intake motors on KV6 engines fail, leading to loss of power and a rattling manifold.
SCU/BCU Failure: Later (2003+) 25 and 45 models use a Pektron unit prone to relay failure (locking/wipers).
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