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Rover P5 MOT Results
80.4% pass rate
from 561 tests in 2017
(33% 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 P5 is unusually good or bad.
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11% fail on
Brakes
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9.4% fail on
Brake performance
- 6.8% fail on Parking brake performance (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 5.2% fail on Rear wheels
- 5.0% fail on Front wheels
- 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.36% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.18% fail on Brake performance not tested
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2.3% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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1.6% fail on
Components
- 0.89% fail on Pipes
- 0.53% fail on Hoses
- 0.18% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.71% fail on Leaks
- 0.18% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
- 0.18% fail on Operation
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1.6% fail on
Components
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1.1% fail on
Parking brake
- 1.1% fail on Condition
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0.36% fail on
Hub components
- 0.18% fail on Brake pads
- 0.18% fail on Brake drums
- 0.36% fail on Restricted movement
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0.36% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.36% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
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0.18% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.18% fail on Linkage
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9.4% fail on
Brake performance
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8.9% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(46% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Headlamps
- 2.9% fail on Headlamp
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2.5% fail on
Position lamps
- 1.8% fail on Front lamps
- 0.71% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.18% fail on All position lamps
- 0.18% fail on Switch
- 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp
- 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (59% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Stop lamp
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1.6% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.6% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.89% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.53% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.36% fail on Switch
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1.6% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.53% fail on Horn (74% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.18% fail on Lamp
- 0.18% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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2.9% fail on
Headlamps
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5.9% fail on
Suspension
(40% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Leaf springs
(5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.89% fail on
Pins and bushes
(7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Shackle (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Anchor
- 0.36% fail on Anchor bracket (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Spring eye
- 0.18% fail on Shackle bracket
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0.89% fail on
Pins and bushes
(7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Prescribed areas
(60% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Spring mounting
- 0.53% fail on Component mounting (81% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Subframe mounting
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1.1% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.53% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.36% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.18% fail on Attachment
- 0.89% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.36% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.36% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.36% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 0.36% fail on Condition
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0.18% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.18% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.18% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.18% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.18% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
- 0.18% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.18% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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1.6% fail on
Leaf springs
(5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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4.6% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 3.6% fail on Washers
- 1.4% fail on Wipers
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2.9% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(51% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.53% fail on Emissions (79% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.53% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.36% fail on Tank
- 0.18% fail on Cap
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2.7% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 1.6% fail on Body condition
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0.53% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 0.53% fail on Chassis
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0.36% fail on
Doors
- 0.36% fail on Drivers
- 0.18% fail on Speedometer
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0.18% fail on
Seats
- 0.18% fail on Drivers
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2.5% fail on
Steering
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1.2% fail on
Steering system
(65% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Steering box
- 0.36% fail on Track rod end
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0.18% fail on
Free play
- 0.18% fail on Steering box
- 0.18% fail on Intermediate drop arm
- 0.18% fail on Drag link end
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0.89% fail on
Power steering
- 0.53% fail on Other components
- 0.18% fail on Operation
- 0.18% fail on Drive system
- 0.18% fail on Pump
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0.18% fail on
Steering control
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0.18% fail on
Steering coupling
- 0.18% fail on Flexible coupling
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0.18% fail on
Steering coupling
- 0.18% fail on Steering operation
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1.2% fail on
Steering system
(65% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Tyres
- 1.2% fail on Condition
- 0.18% fail on Size/type
- 0.18% fail on Tread depth
- 0.18% fail on Valve stem
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0.89% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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0.89% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.53% fail on Condition
- 0.18% fail on Attachment
- 0.18% fail on Prescribed areas
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0.89% fail on
Seat belts
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0.18% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.18% fail on Vehicle Identification Number