Rover 400 MOT Results

Registered in 1997
61.3% pass rate
from 168 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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Rover 400 is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 7.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (170% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 7.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (180% worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 5.4% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.60% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.60% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.60% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 4.2% fail on Transmission
      • 4.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.2% fail on Joints
    • 3.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.2% fail on Chassis
      • 1.2% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.60% fail on Seats
      • 0.60% fail on Driver's seat
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 10% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.4% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.60% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.60% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.60% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.60% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.60% fail on Other leaks
  • 8.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.60% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.60% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.60% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.60% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 8.9% fail on Suspension
    • 6.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.60% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 6.5% fail on Visibility
    • 4.8% fail on Wipers
    • 1.8% fail on Washers
  • 5.4% fail on Steering
    • 3.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.0% fail on Track rod end
    • 2.4% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.4% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.60% fail on Power steering
      • 0.60% fail on Other components
  • 3.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.6% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 3.6% fail on Tyres
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.60% fail on Size/type
  • 0.60% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.60% fail on Registration plates
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