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
| Model | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| MINI | 75.5% | 25,959 |
| 75 | 64.1% | 11,102 |
| 25 | 68.1% | 4,521 |
| 45 | 62.3% | 2,822 |
| 216 | 71.1% | 1,812 |
| METRO | 71.3% | 1,712 |
| 214 | 68.7% | 1,502 |
| 416 | 67.0% | 1,041 |
Top failure reasons across ROVER
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 60.8% | Not working |
| Suspension | 54.2% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Brakes | 46.8% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 31.2% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Body, chassis, structure | 30.4% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 18.5% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 11.5% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 10.5% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 9.5% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.1% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |