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Rover P5 MOT Results

82.8% pass rate
from 267 tests in 2020
(37% better 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 P5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.7% fail on Brakes
    • 9.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.5% fail on Rbt
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.37% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.37% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.37% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.37% fail on Lever
    • 0.37% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.37% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.37% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.37% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.37% fail on Other components
  • 7.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (42% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.9% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.1% fail on Horn
      • 0.37% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.37% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.37% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.37% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.37% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.37% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.37% fail on All direction indicators
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Washers
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers
  • 4.9% fail on Steering
    • 3.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.4% fail on Track rod end (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Power steering
      • 0.75% fail on Other components
      • 0.37% fail on Pump
    • 0.37% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.37% fail on Steering box
    • 0.37% fail on Steering play
      • 0.37% fail on Steering box
  • 4.1% fail on Suspension
    • 1.5% fail on Springs
      • 1.5% fail on Leaf springs (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (15 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
    • 1.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.37% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.37% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.37% fail on Linkage
  • 3.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.75% fail on Pipe
      • 0.37% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.37% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.37% fail on Doors
      • 0.37% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.37% fail on Door condition
    • 0.37% fail on Floor
    • 0.37% fail on Seats
      • 0.37% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.37% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.37% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.37% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.37% fail on Tyres
    • 0.37% fail on Condition