Rover 45 MOT Results

Registered in 2002
55.4% pass rate
from 809 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Rover 45 is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.0% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Anti-roll bars (81% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Linkage
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.62% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.12% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (48% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Transmission (59% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Drive shafts (67% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Joints (69% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.12% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.9% fail on Chassis (180% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Chassis condition (180% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Doors
      • 0.37% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.37% fail on Door condition
      • 0.37% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.37% fail on Door condition
      • 0.25% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition
    • 0.62% fail on Seats
      • 0.49% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.12% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.49% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.25% fail on Hose (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Tank
      • 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.25% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.12% fail on Cabs
      • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (25% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Side repeaters
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps (70% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp (67% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.74% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.74% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.62% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.49% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.12% fail on Horn
    • 0.12% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.12% fail on Switch
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 7.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt
          • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.74% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.74% fail on Rbt
          • 0.62% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.62% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (60% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Brake linings and pads (66% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Brake pads (65% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.62% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.25% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.12% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.12% fail on Leaks
    • 0.12% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.12% fail on Lever
  • 8.2% fail on Visibility
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers
    • 4.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.2% fail on Emissions not tested (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.87% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.25% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.25% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.12% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 6.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (72% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.37% fail on Condition
  • 4.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.49% fail on Size/type
  • 2.8% fail on Steering
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.1% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.1% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.12% fail on Power steering
      • 0.12% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.49% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.37% fail on Attachment
    • 0.12% fail on Condition

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