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Rover 200 MOT Results

60.6% pass rate
from 198 tests in 2017
(35% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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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 pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Rover 200 is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension (87% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 11% fail on Prescribed areas (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 9.6% fail on Component mounting (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Subframe mounting
      • 1.0% fail on Spring mounting
    • 5.6% fail on Drive shafts (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Front drive shafts (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Constant velocity joints (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.5% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.51% fail on Attachment
    • 2.0% fail on Shock absorbers
      • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 1.5% fail on Sub-frames (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Condition (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Attachment
    • 1.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.51% fail on Bonded suspension
      • 0.51% fail on Condition
    • 0.51% fail on Wheel bearings
      • 0.51% fail on Front
    • 0.51% fail on Front suspension joints
  • 18% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
    • 6.6% fail on Stop lamp (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.5% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 2.5% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.0% fail on Front lamps
      • 1.0% fail on Rear lamps
      • 0.51% fail on All position lamps
    • 2.0% fail on Battery
    • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 1.5% fail on Fog lamp
      • 0.51% fail on Tell tale
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.51% fail on Switch
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.5% fail on Individual lamps
    • 0.51% fail on Horn
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 9.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.1% fail on Front wheels
      • 3.0% fail on Rear wheels
      • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.0% fail on Brake imbalance
      • 0.51% fail on Parking brake operation
      • 0.51% fail on Brake operation
    • 3.5% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 1.5% fail on Components
        • 1.0% fail on Pipes
        • 0.51% fail on Hoses
      • 1.5% fail on Leaks
      • 0.51% fail on Operation
    • 1.5% fail on Hub components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
    • 1.0% fail on Service brake control components
      • 1.0% fail on Pedal
        • 0.51% fail on Condition
        • 0.51% fail on Anti-slip
    • 0.51% fail on Parking brake
      • 0.51% fail on Condition
  • 7.1% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
    • 6.6% fail on Exhaust system (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.51% fail on Cap
      • 0.51% fail on System
    • 0.51% fail on Emissions
    • 0.51% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 6.1% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 0.51% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.51% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.1% fail on Steering
    • 4.5% fail on Steering system
      • 2.0% fail on Steering rack
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.0% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.51% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.51% fail on Steering operation
  • 5.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.51% fail on Size/type
  • 5.1% fail on Body, Structure and General Items
    • 4.0% fail on Body condition (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 0.51% fail on Chassis
    • 0.51% fail on Doors
      • 0.51% fail on Passengers other
  • 4.0% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
    • 4.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.5% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.51% fail on Condition
  • 0.51% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 0.51% fail on Registration plate
Read the Honest John Review

  • Rover 213 and 216 1984
    Sweet Honda engines, easy to drive, good visibility, an air of class and refinement, Vitesse surprisingly rapid
  • Rover 200 Coupe 1992
    Stylish and fun, Honda engines willing, T-Series 2.0-litre quick in naturally-aspirated form; blinding as a turbo