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Rover 800 MOT Results

69.1% pass rate
from 55 tests in 2020
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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 800 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 7.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 7.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 5.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 5.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 5.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 3.6% fail on Side repeaters
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.8% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.8% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance
      • 9.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 9.1% fail on Rbt
          • 5.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 5.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 5.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 5.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 5.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.8% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.8% fail on Lever
    • 1.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 7.3% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 3.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 3.6% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 3.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.8% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.8% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 1.8% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.5% fail on Transmission
      • 5.5% fail on Drive shafts (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 3.6% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.8% fail on Pipe
      • 1.8% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.8% fail on Body
      • 1.8% fail on Panel
    • 1.8% fail on Floor
    • 1.8% fail on Seats
      • 1.8% fail on Driver's seat
  • 7.3% fail on Visibility
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 1.8% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.8% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.8% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.8% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.8% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.8% fail on Condition
  • 1.8% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.8% fail on Steering
    • 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.8% fail on Track rod end
  • 1.8% fail on Tyres
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth
Read the Honest John Review

  • Rover 800 1986
    Good performance and economy in 827 form, very pleasant interior, 2.0-litre engines are surprisingly gutsy, excellent visibility