Rover 75 MOT Results

Registered in 2002
53.3% pass rate
from 2,535 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 75 is unusually good or bad.

  • 27% fail on Suspension (62% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 11% fail on Suspension arms (99% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Pins and bushes (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Ball joint (68% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Suspension arm (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 9.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (200% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (78% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.039% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 9.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (190% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Springs (57% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Coil springs (58% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Coil spring (59% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Mounting
      • 0.079% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.63% fail on Wheel bearings (54% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.28% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.16% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.32% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.039% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.039% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.039% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 8.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (47% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (56% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (43% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (44% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (48% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.079% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 0.99% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.079% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.079% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.039% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.039% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.91% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (55% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Rbt (sp) (54% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake imbalance (56% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.59% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (55% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.039% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.039% fail on Lever
    • 2.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system (55% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Parking brake control (95% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Lever (97% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.36% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.079% fail on Pedal
    • 0.16% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.16% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.079% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.039% fail on Servos
    • 0.039% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.039% fail on Other components
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.5% fail on Direction indicators (54% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Flashing type (52% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Individual direction indicators (69% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.20% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.039% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.039% fail on Arm
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (36% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (40% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Stop lamp (59% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.39% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.16% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.12% fail on Horn
      • 0.079% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.039% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.16% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
  • 8.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (19% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Chassis
      • 0.91% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.55% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.28% fail on Tank
      • 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.079% fail on Hose
      • 0.079% fail on Pipe
    • 0.43% fail on Doors
      • 0.28% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.28% fail on Door condition
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
      • 0.079% fail on Other passenger's door (80% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Door condition (80% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Transmission (89% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Drive shafts (88% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Joints (88% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Seats
      • 0.16% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.20% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Body condition (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Panel
      • 0.039% fail on Other body component
    • 0.079% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.079% fail on Undertray
    • 0.039% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.039% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 6.4% fail on Visibility (21% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Washers
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers (35% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.24% fail on View to rear
      • 0.24% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (76% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (200% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.47% fail on Condition
      • 0.079% fail on Requirements
    • 0.039% fail on Airbags
      • 0.039% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 5.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.079% fail on Size/type
  • 3.6% fail on Steering
    • 2.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.12% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.039% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.039% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.79% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.71% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.039% fail on Operation
      • 0.039% fail on Steering box
    • 0.32% fail on Steering column (15 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering play
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.079% fail on Power steering (81% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Operation
      • 0.039% fail on Other components
    • 0.039% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.039% fail on Steering lock
  • 2.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (60% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (63% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Compression ignition (64% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.079% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition (81% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Catalyst emissions (83% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Emissions not tested (67% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (88% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks (75% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.079% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.039% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.039% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.71% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.67% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.039% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.67% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.59% fail on Attachment (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Condition

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