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Rover P6 MOT Results

77.3% pass rate
from 529 tests in 2017
(22% 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 P6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 9.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.6% fail on Front wheels (70% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Parking brake performance (62% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Rear wheels
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.76% fail on Brake imbalance
    • 2.6% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 2.1% fail on Components
        • 0.95% fail on Pipes
        • 0.95% fail on Hoses
        • 0.19% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.38% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
      • 0.38% fail on Operation
      • 0.19% fail on Leaks
    • 1.5% fail on Parking brake
      • 1.5% fail on Condition
    • 1.3% fail on Hub components
      • 0.76% fail on Brake calipers (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.19% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.19% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.19% fail on Components
        • 0.19% fail on Servos
    • 0.19% fail on Restricted movement
  • 8.9% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (46% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
        • 0.19% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (52% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Position lamps (68% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Front lamps
      • 0.57% fail on Rear lamps
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators (67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type (67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Individual lamps
        • 0.19% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.19% fail on Tell tales
    • 0.57% fail on Horn
    • 0.38% fail on Battery
    • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp (83% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Fog lamp (81% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.38% fail on Lamp
  • 5.7% fail on Suspension (42% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 2.6% fail on Component mounting
      • 0.76% fail on Spring mounting
    • 0.95% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.95% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.57% fail on Tie bars/rods
      • 0.57% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Wheel bearings
      • 0.38% fail on Front
      • 0.19% fail on Rear
    • 0.57% fail on Front suspension joints
    • 0.57% fail on Shock absorbers
      • 0.57% fail on Condition
    • 0.19% fail on Torque/reaction arms
      • 0.19% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.19% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
  • 5.7% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 5.1% fail on Washers
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers
  • 4.5% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.3% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.76% fail on System
      • 0.38% fail on Pipe
      • 0.19% fail on Hose
    • 0.95% fail on Emissions
  • 2.6% fail on Body, Structure and General Items
    • 1.1% fail on Body condition
    • 0.76% fail on Seats
      • 0.76% fail on Drivers
    • 0.19% fail on Speedometer
    • 0.19% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 0.19% fail on Chassis
    • 0.19% fail on Body security
    • 0.19% fail on Doors
      • 0.19% fail on Passengers other
  • 1.9% fail on Tyres
    • 1.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.38% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 1.7% fail on Steering (62% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Steering system (58% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.57% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.19% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.5% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.76% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.57% fail on Condition
      • 0.19% fail on Requirements
  • 0.57% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plate
    • 0.19% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.19% fail on Towbars
    • 0.19% fail on Vehicle structure
  • 0.19% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.19% fail on Condition