Rover 800 MOT Results

Registered in 1999
56.1% pass rate
from 148 tests in 2021
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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Rover 800 is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Brakes (70% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 17% fail on Brake performance (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 12% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt
          • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.68% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.68% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.68% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.68% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 4.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.7% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.7% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.68% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.68% fail on Brake pads
    • 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.68% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.68% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.68% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.68% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.68% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.68% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 8.8% fail on Headlamp aim (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 8.8% fail on Headlamp aim (170% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp levelling device (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.7% fail on Battery(ies) (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Position lamps (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Position lamp (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.68% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.68% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.68% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 8.1% fail on Transmission (190% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 8.1% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 8.1% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.0% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.68% fail on Hose
      • 0.68% fail on Pipe
      • 0.68% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 1.4% fail on Seats
      • 1.4% fail on Driver's seat (7 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Chassis
      • 0.68% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.68% fail on Towbar
      • 0.68% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.68% fail on Doors
      • 0.68% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.68% fail on Door condition
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 6.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 4.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.68% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.68% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.68% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.68% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.68% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.68% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 7.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.68% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.68% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.68% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 2.0% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.4% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.68% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 4.7% fail on Steering
    • 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.68% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.68% fail on Other components
        • 0.68% fail on Steering component
      • 0.68% fail on Locking devices
    • 2.0% fail on Power steering (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Other components (9 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.68% fail on Steering play
      • 0.68% fail on Steering rack
  • 4.7% fail on Visibility
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
    • 1.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.68% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.4% fail on Condition
  • 2.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.4% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.68% fail on Condition
    • 0.68% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates

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