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Rover SD1 MOT Results

75.4% pass rate
from 211 tests in 2020
(7.5% 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 SD1 is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Brakes (34% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 9.5% fail on Brake performance (36% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (56% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (63% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (59% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance (52% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance (24% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (29% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance (16% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.95% fail on Service brake imbalance (33% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Pedal (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Hand lever
    • 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (25% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.47% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.95% fail on Mechanical brake components (2.4% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.47% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.47% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.47% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.47% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.47% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.47% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 8.5% fail on Suspension (9.2% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (62% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Suspension arms (3.1% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Ball joint (49% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Springs
      • 0.47% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.47% fail on Mounting
    • 0.47% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.47% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.47% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.47% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.47% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 6.6% fail on Steering (78% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Steering gear (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Steering rack (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Steering coupling (24 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Flexible coupling (101 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components (28% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end (16% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Steering wheel (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Steering column
    • 0.47% fail on Steering play
      • 0.47% fail on Steering rack
  • 6.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (48% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Electrical equipment (8.0% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Battery(ies) (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Horn (8.5% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps (51% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp (49% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (58% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (55% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (62% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Rear fog lamp (62% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Rear fog lamp (60% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 6.2% fail on Visibility (1.4% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Washers (13% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers (2.5% better than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 5.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (26% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (17% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Spark ignition (27% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Non catalyst emissions (39% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.95% fail on Fluid leaks (55% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Engine oil leaks (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 3.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (50% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system (19% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Chassis (5.2% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Chassis condition (4.1% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.47% fail on Hose
    • 0.47% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.47% fail on Doors
      • 0.47% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.47% fail on Door condition
  • 0.95% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (42% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Seat belts (42% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.47% fail on Condition
  • 0.95% fail on Tyres (32% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Size/type
    • 0.47% fail on Condition