Rover 200 MOT Results

Registered in 1997
56.9% pass rate
from 313 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 200 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 13% fail on Brake performance (77% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 8.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (190% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 8.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (190% worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 5.1% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 4.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (170% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 5.8% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 5.8% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 5.1% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.96% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.32% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.3% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.3% fail on Lever
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.96% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.96% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.32% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.32% fail on Cable
    • 0.64% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.64% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.64% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.32% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.32% fail on Pedal
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.64% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.96% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.64% fail on Horn
    • 0.96% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.96% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.96% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.32% fail on Side repeaters
  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions (60% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 12% fail on Spark ignition (71% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 8.6% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.9% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.32% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.32% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.32% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 7.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.96% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.96% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.32% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.64% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.64% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.64% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.64% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.64% fail on Other suspension component (10 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.6% fail on Transmission
      • 1.9% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.9% fail on Joints
      • 0.64% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.64% fail on Joints
    • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.3% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.64% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.32% fail on Tank
      • 0.32% fail on Pipe
    • 0.64% fail on Body
      • 0.64% fail on Panel
      • 0.32% fail on Other body component
    • 0.32% fail on Chassis
      • 0.32% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.32% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.32% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.32% fail on Load security
      • 0.32% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.32% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.32% fail on Floor
    • 0.32% fail on Cabs
      • 0.32% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 6.7% fail on Visibility
    • 5.1% fail on Wipers
    • 0.96% fail on Bonnet (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Washers
    • 0.32% fail on View to rear
      • 0.32% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.32% fail on Condition
    • 0.96% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.32% fail on Airbags
      • 0.32% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 3.2% fail on Tyres
    • 1.6% fail on Condition
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.32% fail on Size/type
  • 0.64% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.64% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.32% fail on Steering
    • 0.32% fail on Power steering
      • 0.32% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.32% fail on Attachment
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