Rover 400 MOT Results

Registered in 1999
48.9% pass rate
from 307 tests in 2021
(24% worse than other 1999 cars)
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 400 is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Brakes (56% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 17% fail on Brake performance (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 8.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 6.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 5.5% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.98% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake performance not tested (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.65% fail on Rbt
          • 0.65% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.33% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.33% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.33% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.33% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.65% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.65% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.33% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.33% fail on Pedal
    • 0.33% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.33% fail on Lever
    • 0.33% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.33% fail on Brake fluid
  • 17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (71% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 5.2% fail on Transmission
      • 5.2% fail on Drive shafts (99% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Joints (100% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.6% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Driver's door (9 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Door condition (9 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Hinge
      • 0.98% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.98% fail on Door condition
      • 0.33% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.33% fail on Door condition
    • 1.3% fail on Chassis
      • 1.3% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.65% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.33% fail on Tank
      • 0.33% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.65% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.33% fail on Floor
  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 10% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.9% fail on Pins and bushes (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.65% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.98% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.98% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.98% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.98% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.98% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.33% fail on Springs
      • 0.33% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.33% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.33% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.33% fail on Other suspension component
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.5% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.98% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.3% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.6% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.3% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.33% fail on Horn
    • 0.65% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 14% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (66% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 14% fail on Exhaust emissions (74% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 13% fail on Spark ignition (72% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 8.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 3.9% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.33% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.33% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.33% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.33% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.33% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.33% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.33% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 8.1% fail on Visibility
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers
    • 4.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.98% fail on Condition of glass (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Windscreen (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Window
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.33% fail on Size/type
  • 4.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.9% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.65% fail on Condition
  • 3.6% fail on Steering
    • 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.0% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.98% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.98% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.65% fail on Prescribed areas (15 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Power steering
      • 0.33% fail on Other components
  • 0.33% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.33% fail on Attachment
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