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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.

  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 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
    • 2.3% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 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
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake
      • 1.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.36% fail on Hub components
      • 0.18% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.18% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.36% fail on Restricted movement
    • 0.36% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.36% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    • 0.18% fail on Mechanical components
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage
  • 8.9% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (46% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp
    • 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
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.89% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.53% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.36% fail on Switch
    • 0.53% fail on Horn (74% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.18% fail on Lamp
    • 0.18% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
  • 5.9% fail on Suspension (40% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Leaf springs (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 0.36% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.36% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.36% fail on Shock absorbers
      • 0.36% fail on Condition
    • 0.18% fail on Trailing arms
      • 0.18% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.18% fail on Tie bars/rods
      • 0.18% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 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
  • 4.6% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers
  • 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)
    • 0.53% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.36% fail on Tank
      • 0.18% fail on Cap
  • 2.7% fail on Body, Structure and General Items
    • 1.6% fail on Body condition
    • 0.53% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 0.53% fail on Chassis
    • 0.36% fail on Doors
      • 0.36% fail on Drivers
    • 0.18% fail on Speedometer
    • 0.18% fail on Seats
      • 0.18% fail on Drivers
  • 2.5% fail on Steering
    • 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
      • 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
    • 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
    • 0.18% fail on Steering control
      • 0.18% fail on Steering coupling
        • 0.18% fail on Flexible coupling
    • 0.18% fail on Steering operation
  • 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
  • 0.89% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
    • 0.89% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.53% fail on Condition
      • 0.18% fail on Attachment
      • 0.18% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.18% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 0.18% fail on Vehicle Identification Number