Rover 200 MOT Results

Registered in 1995
64.3% pass rate
from 417 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1995 cars and highlighted areas where the Rover 200 is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.8% fail on Transmission (140% worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Drive shafts (150% worse than other 1995 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Joints (150% worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.72% fail on Joints
      • 0.24% fail on Belts
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.96% fail on Chassis
      • 0.96% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.96% fail on Seats
      • 0.48% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.48% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.48% fail on Body
      • 0.24% fail on Panel
      • 0.24% fail on Other body component
    • 0.24% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.24% fail on Tank
    • 0.24% fail on Doors
      • 0.24% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.24% fail on Door condition
    • 0.24% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.24% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 6.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.24% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.24% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.24% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.24% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.24% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.4% fail on Electrical equipment (140% worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Battery(ies) (190% worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Horn
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.2% fail on Side repeaters
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.48% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.96% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.96% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.96% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.48% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.48% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.48% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 9.6% fail on Spark ignition (54% worse than other 1995 cars)
        • 7.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.6% fail on Emissions not tested (130% worse than other 1995 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.24% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.24% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.24% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.24% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 9.8% fail on Brakes
    • 8.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 1995 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.24% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.48% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.48% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.48% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.48% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.48% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.24% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.24% fail on Lever
    • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.24% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.24% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 6.2% fail on Visibility
    • 4.3% fail on Wipers
    • 1.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.48% fail on View to rear
      • 0.48% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.24% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.24% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.24% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 4.1% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.96% fail on Condition
      • 0.24% fail on Requirements
    • 0.48% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.72% fail on Size/type (4 times worse than other 1995 cars)
  • 4.3% fail on Steering
    • 2.2% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.9% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.24% fail on Operation
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.24% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.24% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.96% fail on Power steering
      • 0.72% fail on Pipes and hoses (5 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Operation
  • 0.48% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.48% fail on Attachment
  • 0.24% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.24% fail on Registration plates
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  • Rover 200 (1995 - 1999)
    Smart styling. The Vi is quick and economical, the 1.6 CVT responsive. Feels compact in town yet comfortable on the motorway.

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