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Rover SD1 MOT Results

72.5% pass rate
from 280 tests in 2020
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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.

  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (93% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.36% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.36% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.71% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Linkage (59 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Clevis joint
        • 0.36% fail on Pivot
    • 0.71% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.36% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.36% fail on Servos
    • 0.36% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.36% fail on Lever
    • 0.36% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.36% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.36% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.36% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.36% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.36% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.36% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.1% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 1.1% fail on Horn
    • 1.8% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.4% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.36% fail on All position lamps
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.36% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.36% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.36% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.71% fail on Stop lamp
  • 8.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 8.2% fail on Spark ignition (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.36% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.36% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.36% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.36% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.36% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.36% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 7.9% fail on Suspension
    • 3.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Springs
      • 0.71% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.36% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.36% fail on Mounting
    • 0.36% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.36% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.36% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.36% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.36% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 6.1% fail on Visibility
    • 3.2% fail on Washers
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.36% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.36% fail on View to rear
      • 0.36% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.7% fail on Steering
    • 2.1% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.1% fail on Steering rack
    • 2.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.71% fail on Locking devices (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.36% fail on Drag link end
    • 1.4% fail on Steering column (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Power steering
      • 0.36% fail on Pump
      • 0.36% fail on Other components
    • 0.71% fail on Steering coupling (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Flexible coupling (44 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Steering wheel
  • 5.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.8% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Other passenger's door (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Door condition (11 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.36% fail on Door condition
      • 0.36% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.36% fail on Door condition
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.36% fail on Chassis
      • 0.36% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.36% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.36% fail on System
    • 0.36% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.36% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.36% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 2.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.8% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.36% fail on Condition
  • 1.8% fail on Tyres
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
  • 0.36% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.36% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.36% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.36% fail on Attachment