Rover 200 MOT Results

Registered in 1998
62.0% pass rate
from 545 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Rover 200 is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (75% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (160% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 7.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (170% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Service brake performance (150% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 6.8% fail on Rbt (150% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 5.7% fail on Service brake performance (150% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.55% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.73% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.73% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.73% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.55% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.37% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.18% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.18% fail on Valves
    • 0.55% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.55% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.18% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.18% fail on Lever
    • 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.55% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.55% fail on Horn
      • 0.18% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps (63% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Headlamp (80% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.92% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.92% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.73% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.18% fail on Side repeaters
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (44% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 10% fail on Spark ignition (45% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 7.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.0% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.37% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.18% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.18% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.18% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.73% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.37% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.37% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.55% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.37% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Other leaks
  • 9.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.2% fail on Transmission
      • 4.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.2% fail on Joints
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.73% fail on Chassis
      • 0.73% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.55% fail on Doors
      • 0.18% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
      • 0.18% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
      • 0.18% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
    • 0.37% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.18% fail on Tank
      • 0.18% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.37% fail on Boot lid (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.18% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.18% fail on Body
      • 0.18% fail on Panel
    • 0.18% fail on Seats
      • 0.18% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 8.6% fail on Suspension (35% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.92% fail on Suspension arms (75% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.55% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.37% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.37% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.18% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.18% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.18% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage
  • 6.4% fail on Visibility
    • 3.7% fail on Wipers
    • 2.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.55% fail on View to rear
      • 0.37% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.18% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.18% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.55% fail on Condition
    • 2.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
  • 1.8% fail on Steering
    • 0.92% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.73% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.18% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.73% fail on Power steering
      • 0.37% fail on Operation
      • 0.18% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.18% fail on Other components
    • 0.18% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.73% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.73% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.18% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment
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