Rover 45 MOT Results

Registered in 2001
53.4% pass rate
from 710 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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Rover 45 is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Brakes (26% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (51% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 7.3% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 6.3% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (140% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.14% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 5.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 5.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake imbalance (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 0.85% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.28% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.70% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.56% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.14% fail on Brake linings
    • 1.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.56% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.42% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.14% fail on Pedal
    • 0.28% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.14% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.14% fail on Lever
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (71% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Transmission (140% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 8.0% fail on Drive shafts (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 8.0% fail on Joints (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.28% fail on Joints
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.5% fail on Seats (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Driver's seat (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 1.1% fail on Chassis
      • 1.1% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.42% fail on Doors
      • 0.42% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.42% fail on Door condition
    • 0.42% fail on Floor (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.28% fail on Pipe
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.14% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.14% fail on Bracket
    • 0.14% fail on Body
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component
  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (190% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.28% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.7% fail on Sub-frames (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (66% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.42% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.56% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.42% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.14% fail on Springs
      • 0.14% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 9.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (37% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.99% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps (72% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Headlamp (76% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.70% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.70% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.70% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.56% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.56% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.42% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (77% better than other 2001 cars)
  • 8.6% fail on Visibility
    • 5.1% fail on Wipers
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.42% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.28% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.14% fail on Window
    • 0.42% fail on View to rear
      • 0.42% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.14% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (79% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.0% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.99% fail on Condition
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment
      • 0.14% fail on Requirements
  • 5.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.70% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.42% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.14% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.14% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.42% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.42% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.5% fail on Tyres
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth (53% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Size/type
  • 2.5% fail on Steering
    • 1.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.14% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.56% fail on Power steering
      • 0.28% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.28% fail on Other components
      • 0.14% fail on Operation
    • 0.42% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.42% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.14% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.99% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.99% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.28% fail on Seat belt installation check (24 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Belt(s)/padding (49 times worse than other 2001 cars)

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