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ROVER MOT pass rate

ROVER passes 71.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%). This is based on 60,961 MOT tests across 8 ROVER models with enough test volume to report on.

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Models

ROVER models by MOT pass rate
ModelPass rateTests
MINI75.5%25,959
7564.1%11,102
2568.1%4,521
4562.3%2,822
21671.1%1,812
METRO71.3%1,712
21468.7%1,502
41667.0%1,041

Top failure reasons across ROVER

Top MOT failure categories for ROVER
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment60.8%Not working
Suspension54.2%Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength
Brakes46.8%Efficiency below requirements
Noise, emissions and leaks31.2%Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Body, chassis, structure30.4%Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Visibility18.5%Does not clear the windscreen effectively
Steering11.5%Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Tyres10.5%Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems9.5%Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced
Identification of the vehicle2.1%Does not conform to the specified requirements