Rover 200 MOT Results

Registered in 1999
58.6% pass rate
from 485 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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Rover 200 is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.41% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamps (72% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp (70% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Position lamp
  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (63% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 13% fail on Exhaust emissions (65% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 12% fail on Spark ignition (68% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 9.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (69% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.21% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.82% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.62% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.21% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.41% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.41% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 9.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.2% fail on Service brake performance (85% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Rbt (90% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 4.7% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 3.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.21% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 2.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.82% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.62% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.62% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.41% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.41% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.21% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.21% fail on Linkage
    • 0.41% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.41% fail on Lever
    • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.21% fail on Brake fluid
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.8% fail on Transmission (100% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Drive shafts (96% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Joints (99% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.62% fail on Joints
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.62% fail on Chassis
      • 0.62% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.41% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.41% fail on System (18 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.21% fail on Body
      • 0.21% fail on Panel
    • 0.21% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.21% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 8.0% fail on Suspension (45% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.0% fail on Suspension arms (76% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.41% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.41% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.41% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.41% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.21% fail on Axles
      • 0.21% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.21% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.21% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  • 7.4% fail on Visibility
    • 4.5% fail on Wipers
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.21% fail on View to rear
      • 0.21% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
  • 4.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.9% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.41% fail on Condition
    • 1.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.4% fail on Steering (61% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.82% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.41% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.41% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.21% fail on Power steering
      • 0.21% fail on Operation
  • 0.62% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.62% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.41% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.21% fail on Condition
    • 0.21% fail on Attachment
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