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Rover P4 MOT Results

78.3% pass rate
from 286 tests in 2017
(26% better than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
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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 P4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 9.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.6% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 5.2% fail on Rear wheels
      • 3.5% fail on Front wheels
      • 0.70% fail on Brake imbalance
      • 0.70% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.70% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.35% fail on Parking brake operation
    • 2.1% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.70% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
      • 0.70% fail on Components
        • 0.35% fail on Hoses
        • 0.35% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.70% fail on Leaks
    • 0.70% fail on Parking brake
      • 0.70% fail on Condition
    • 0.70% fail on Hub components
      • 0.35% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.35% fail on Brake calipers
    • 0.35% fail on Restricted movement
  • 9.1% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (45% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.35% fail on Switch
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.35% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.35% fail on Individual lamps
        • 0.35% fail on Tell tales
    • 0.70% fail on Battery
    • 0.70% fail on Position lamps (80% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Front lamps
    • 0.70% fail on Horn
    • 0.35% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  • 5.9% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 5.2% fail on Washers
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers
  • 5.6% fail on Suspension
    • 2.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 1.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.0% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 1.0% fail on Prescribed areas (74% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Spring mounting
      • 0.35% fail on Component mounting
    • 0.70% fail on Front suspension joints
    • 0.70% fail on Shock absorbers
      • 0.70% fail on Condition
    • 0.35% fail on General condition
    • 0.35% fail on Coil springs
      • 0.35% fail on Location
    • 0.35% fail on Trailing arms
      • 0.35% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
  • 3.1% fail on Steering
    • 3.1% fail on Steering system
      • 2.1% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.35% fail on Free play
        • 0.35% fail on Steering box
      • 0.35% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.35% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.35% fail on Other components
        • 0.35% fail on Steering pivot point
  • 3.1% fail on Body, Structure and General Items
    • 2.4% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 2.4% fail on Chassis
    • 0.70% fail on Body condition
  • 2.1% fail on Tyres
    • 0.70% fail on Size/type
    • 0.70% fail on Condition
    • 0.70% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.70% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions (88% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Emissions
    • 0.35% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.35% fail on Tank
      • 0.35% fail on System