Rover 45 MOT Results

Registered in 2000
55.8% pass rate
from 507 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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Rover 45 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 12% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (180% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.99% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.79% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.8% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.8% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (68% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.20% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.20% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.39% fail on Axles
      • 0.39% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.39% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.39% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.20% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.20% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.20% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 9.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.3% fail on Service brake performance (77% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 5.3% fail on Rbt (83% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 4.7% fail on Service brake performance (93% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (96% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (100% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.59% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.59% fail on Rbt
          • 0.59% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.39% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.20% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.99% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.79% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.79% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.20% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.20% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.59% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.59% fail on Pedal
    • 0.39% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.39% fail on Lever
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (36% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Transmission (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Drive shafts (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 6.1% fail on Joints (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Prop shafts (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.4% fail on Doors (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.59% fail on Door condition
        • 0.20% fail on Catch
      • 0.39% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.39% fail on Door condition
      • 0.20% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
    • 1.2% fail on Chassis
      • 1.2% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.39% fail on Seats
      • 0.39% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.20% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.20% fail on Tank
    • 0.20% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.20% fail on Body
      • 0.20% fail on Panel
    • 0.20% fail on Cabs
      • 0.20% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps (56% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.99% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.99% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.59% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.39% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.79% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.79% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.59% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.20% fail on Horn
  • 7.7% fail on Visibility
    • 5.1% fail on Wipers
    • 3.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.39% fail on View to rear
      • 0.39% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.20% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.20% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (68% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.6% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.79% fail on Condition
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth
  • 4.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (52% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (57% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Spark ignition (57% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Catalyst emissions (52% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.20% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.20% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.59% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.59% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 3.4% fail on Steering
    • 2.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.8% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.39% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.39% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.20% fail on Power steering
      • 0.20% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 0.59% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.59% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.39% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.20% fail on Condition
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment
  • 0.20% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.20% fail on Speedometer

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