Rover 75 MOT Results

Registered in 2004
53.6% pass rate
from 3,786 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Rover 75 is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Suspension (43% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 11% fail on Suspension arms (98% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Pins and bushes (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Ball joint (61% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Suspension arm (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 9.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (70% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Linkage ball joints (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (80% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Ball joint (81% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage (67% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.079% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.079% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (83% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Springs
      • 4.8% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.7% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.053% fail on Mounting
      • 0.21% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (90% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.69% fail on Wheel bearings (53% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.079% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.079% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.34% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.21% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.079% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.053% fail on Sub-frame (80% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.29% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.026% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.026% fail on Axles
      • 0.026% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.026% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (9.7% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.026% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.7% fail on Direction indicators (39% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Flashing type (38% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Individual direction indicators (70% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.026% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.026% fail on Arm
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.50% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp (46% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.42% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.18% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.11% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.11% fail on Horn
      • 0.026% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.026% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.026% fail on Switch
    • 0.16% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.026% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.026% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 8.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (41% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 5.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (51% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (47% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (50% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (47% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance (69% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.053% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.026% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.66% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (42% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Rbt (sp) (40% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake imbalance (46% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.63% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (83% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (29% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (41% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (41% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.95% fail on Parking brake control (98% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Lever (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (47% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Anti-lock braking system (39% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.026% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.74% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.69% fail on Hand lever (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Pedal
    • 0.26% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.053% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.053% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.026% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.026% fail on Leaks
    • 0.026% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.026% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.026% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.026% fail on Other components
  • 7.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (22% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure (56% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (55% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.053% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.61% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.34% fail on Tank (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.079% fail on Hose
      • 0.026% fail on Pipe
    • 0.61% fail on Doors
      • 0.37% fail on Front passenger's door (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Door condition (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
        • 0.026% fail on Catch
      • 0.079% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.079% fail on Door condition
    • 0.53% fail on Chassis
      • 0.53% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.53% fail on Seats (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Passenger's seat (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.37% fail on Transmission (89% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Drive shafts (89% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Joints (89% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.11% fail on Body
      • 0.053% fail on Other body component
      • 0.026% fail on Body condition
      • 0.026% fail on Panel
    • 0.079% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.079% fail on Undertray
    • 0.026% fail on Load security
      • 0.026% fail on Tailgate
    • 0.026% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.026% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.026% fail on Cabs
      • 0.026% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility (17% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers
    • 2.7% fail on Washers (26% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Bonnet (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.74% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.74% fail on Condition
      • 0.11% fail on Requirements
      • 0.026% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.18% fail on Airbags (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Drivers airbag (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 6.0% fail on Steering (33% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Steering linkage components (49% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Track rod end (59% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.026% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.026% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.69% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.66% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.026% fail on Operation
    • 0.29% fail on Power steering
      • 0.13% fail on Other components
      • 0.053% fail on Operation
      • 0.053% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.026% fail on Pump
      • 0.026% fail on Rams
    • 0.18% fail on Steering column (11 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Steering play
      • 0.079% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.053% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.026% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.026% fail on Universal joint
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres (17% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.29% fail on Size/type
  • 4.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (35% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (38% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Compression ignition (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Emissions not tested (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (69% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition (73% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Catalyst emissions (69% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (85% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Emissions not tested (53% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.026% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.026% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.32% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.053% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.16% fail on Noise suppression (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Undertray (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.50% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.50% fail on Attachment
  • 0.37% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.37% fail on Registration plates

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