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Rover P6 MOT Results

82.4% pass rate
from 136 tests in 2021
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.

  • 8.8% fail on Brakes
    • 8.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt
          • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.74% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.74% fail on Servos
    • 0.74% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.74% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.74% fail on Other components
  • 8.8% fail on Visibility
    • 6.6% fail on Washers
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.74% fail on View to rear
      • 0.74% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (59% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.74% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.74% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.74% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 5.1% fail on Suspension
    • 2.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.74% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.74% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.74% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.74% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.74% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.74% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 3.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.74% fail on Doors
      • 0.74% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.74% fail on Door condition
  • 0.74% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.74% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.74% fail on Steering
    • 0.74% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.74% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.74% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.74% fail on Condition
  • 0.74% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.74% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.74% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.74% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  • 0.74% fail on Tyres
    • 0.74% fail on Tread depth