Rover 600 MOT Results

Registered in 1997
57.9% pass rate
from 233 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 600 is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Brakes (61% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (66% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 9.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (190% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 9.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.43% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.43% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.86% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.86% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.86% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.43% fail on Lever
        • 0.43% fail on Clevis joint
    • 2.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.7% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pedal (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.43% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.43% fail on Lever
    • 0.43% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.43% fail on Other components
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 6.9% fail on Transmission (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Drive shafts (190% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Joints (180% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 6.4% fail on Exhaust system (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.86% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.43% fail on Pipe
    • 0.86% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.86% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.43% fail on Chassis
      • 0.43% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.43% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.43% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.43% fail on Doors
      • 0.43% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.43% fail on Door condition
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.9% fail on Stop lamp (100% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.43% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 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
      • 0.43% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.43% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.43% fail on Horn
    • 0.86% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.43% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.43% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.43% fail on Individual direction indicators
  • 10% fail on Suspension
    • 6.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.9% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Linkage
      • 0.43% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.43% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.43% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 6.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.1% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.86% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.86% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 6.0% fail on Visibility
    • 4.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.86% fail on View to rear
      • 0.86% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.86% fail on Washers
    • 0.43% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.9% fail on Steering
    • 2.1% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.1% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.7% fail on Track rod end
  • 3.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.0% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 1.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 2.1% fail on Tyres
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.86% fail on Condition
  • 0.86% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.86% fail on Registration plates

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